YEARLY HIGH
0.1513 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1350 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1421 ETB

2012 ISK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.1513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.1350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1400 to the December average rate of 0.1439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1513 was down 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1521, 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 756 ETB
2011 Average 687 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 675 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.46 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1506
0.1367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ETB 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 0.1390, compared to 0.1451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0098 ETB (High: 0.1481 / Low: 0.1383). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ETB (High: 0.1392 / Low: 0.1367).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.39%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1495
2011 Avg (August) 0.1489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1417 0.1377 0.1400
February 0.1423 0.1386 0.1408
March 0.1392 0.1367 0.1382
April 0.1394 0.1359 0.1378
May 0.1414 0.1351 0.1386
June 0.1420 0.1350 0.1389
July 0.1481 0.1383 0.1421
August 0.1513 0.1473 0.1495
September 0.1490 0.1446 0.1468
October 0.1480 0.1418 0.1458
November 0.1446 0.1407 0.1428
December 0.1456 0.1415 0.1439