YEARLY HIGH
4.2099 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.8359 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0213 CRC

2012 ISK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 4.2099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 3.8359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3739 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1052 to the December average rate of 3.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2099 was down 6.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4960, 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 21,049 CRC
2011 Average 21,637 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 19,180 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,869.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.1825
3.8993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CRC 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 4.0232, compared to 4.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0232
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2646 CRC (High: 4.1315 / Low: 3.8669). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 CRC (High: 3.9960 / Low: 3.9319).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2646
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 4.1589) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2326 (-5.30%).

2012 Avg (August) 4.1589
2011 Avg (August) 4.3915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1696 4.0116 4.1052
February 4.1748 4.0536 4.1340
March 4.0937 3.9656 4.0253
April 4.0178 3.9420 3.9817
May 4.0892 3.8415 3.9700
June 4.0004 3.8359 3.9229
July 4.1315 3.8669 3.9771
August 4.2099 4.0885 4.1589
September 4.1270 4.0018 4.0700
October 4.0899 3.9157 4.0278
November 3.9737 3.8717 3.9282
December 3.9960 3.9319 3.9550