YEARLY HIGH
0.2773 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.2278 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2488 GMD

2012 ISK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.2773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0495 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2398 to the December average rate of 0.2450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2773 was up 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2610, 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 1,386 GMD
2011 Average 1,215 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,139 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.49 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2736
0.2299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GMD 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 0.2405, compared to 0.2571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0374 GMD (High: 0.2691 / Low: 0.2317). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 GMD (High: 0.2428 / Low: 0.2324).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.2700) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+7.81%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.2700
2011 Avg (October) 0.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2459 0.2337 0.2398
February 0.2533 0.2340 0.2462
March 0.2457 0.2342 0.2417
April 0.2387 0.2278 0.2335
May 0.2428 0.2324 0.2393
June 0.2528 0.2321 0.2425
July 0.2620 0.2413 0.2499
August 0.2747 0.2616 0.2650
September 0.2750 0.2638 0.2693
October 0.2773 0.2635 0.2700
November 0.2691 0.2317 0.2434
December 0.2566 0.2355 0.2450