YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 GBP

2012 ISK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0054 was down 4.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0056, 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 27 GBP
2011 Average 27 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 24 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.81 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0053
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GBP 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0049).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0053) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.77%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0053
2011 Avg (August) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
March 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
April 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
June 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
July 0.0053 0.0050 0.0051
August 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
September 0.0052 0.0049 0.0051
October 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
November 0.0050 0.0049 0.0049
December 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049