YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 CAD

2012 ISK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0084 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0089, 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 42 CAD
2011 Average 43 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 39 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.14 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0083
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CAD 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.64%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0083
2011 Avg (August) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0082 0.0079 0.0081
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
May 0.0080 0.0078 0.0080
June 0.0082 0.0079 0.0081
July 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
August 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
September 0.0081 0.0079 0.0080
October 0.0080 0.0078 0.0080
November 0.0079 0.0078 0.0078
December 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078