YEARLY HIGH
0.0587 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0530 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0555 BOB

2012 ISK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0558 to the December average rate of 0.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0587 was down 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 294 BOB
2011 Average 300 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 265 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.48 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0585
0.0540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0549, compared to 0.0561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 BOB (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0538).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0581) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-4.28%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0581
2011 Avg (August) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0548 0.0558
February 0.0565 0.0548 0.0559
March 0.0552 0.0542 0.0547
April 0.0548 0.0538 0.0544
May 0.0557 0.0533 0.0544
June 0.0558 0.0530 0.0544
July 0.0576 0.0540 0.0554
August 0.0587 0.0571 0.0581
September 0.0578 0.0559 0.0569
October 0.0571 0.0547 0.0563
November 0.0556 0.0542 0.0549
December 0.0559 0.0541 0.0551