YEARLY HIGH
1.5003 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.3684 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4258 DJF

2012 ISK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 1.5003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.3684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1318 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4422 to the December average rate of 1.4030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5003 was down 6.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6063, 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 7,501 DJF
2011 Average 7,664 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 6,842 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.07 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4897
1.3900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to DJF 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 1.4215, compared to 1.4302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0910 DJF (High: 1.4688 / Low: 1.3777). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 DJF (High: 1.4256 / Low: 1.3978).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0910
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.4814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0705 (-4.54%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.4814
2011 Avg (August) 1.5518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4642 1.4229 1.4422
February 1.4619 1.4220 1.4467
March 1.4311 1.4015 1.4154
April 1.4256 1.3978 1.4115
May 1.4409 1.3684 1.4097
June 1.4419 1.3721 1.4033
July 1.4688 1.3777 1.4136
August 1.5003 1.4574 1.4814
September 1.4742 1.4258 1.4508
October 1.4596 1.3953 1.4339
November 1.4164 1.3742 1.3983
December 1.4230 1.3758 1.4030