YEARLY HIGH
70.4287 BYR
YEARLY LOW
62.9091 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.7980 BYR

2012 ISK to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 70.4287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 62.9091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5196 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.8928 to the December average rate of 67.7740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.4287 was down 5.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.8999, 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 352,144 BYR
2011 Average 186,265 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 314,545 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,598.17 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

70.1242
63.0197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BYR 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 65.4175, compared to 68.1786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.4175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.1786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.1690 BYR (High: 68.4266 / Low: 64.2575). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3030 BYR (High: 64.2121 / Low: 62.9091).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.1690
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8312 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 69.5322) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.2221), the exchange rate shifted by +34.3100 (+97.41%).

2012 Avg (August) 69.5322
2011 Avg (August) 35.2221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.8267 67.1144 67.8928
February 68.4266 64.2575 67.0950
March 65.3795 63.4310 64.2638
April 64.2121 62.9091 63.6118
May 65.3962 63.7745 64.3780
June 66.4337 63.8158 65.2635
July 68.8613 65.4185 66.4978
August 70.4287 68.7073 69.5322
September 69.8000 68.2286 68.9385
October 70.3822 66.8341 68.9682
November 68.3039 66.5103 67.3608
December 68.5348 66.5045 67.7740