YEARLY HIGH
103.3319 IRR
YEARLY LOW
89.6714 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.5157 IRR

2012 ISK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 103.3319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 89.6714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6605 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.9783 to the December average rate of 97.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 103.3319 was up 2.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 101.2379, 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 516,659 IRR
2011 Average 453,692 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 448,357 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,302.66 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

103.2873
89.8593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to IRR 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 94.2893, compared to 98.7420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.2893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.7420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 6.4060 IRR (High: 101.3451 / Low: 94.9391). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7601 IRR (High: 94.2901 / Low: 92.5300).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.4060
March Spread (Stable) ±1.7601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 2.4244 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 102.1683) against the same month in 2011 (average: 92.3699), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7984 (+10.61%).

2012 Avg (August) 102.1683
2011 Avg (August) 92.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.2002 89.6714 90.9783
February 96.4577 91.2492 94.4578
March 94.2901 92.5300 93.5666
April 97.5733 91.9999 93.7962
May 98.8511 94.0235 96.6702
June 98.4349 93.7940 96.2668
July 101.3451 94.9391 97.6022
August 103.3319 100.4095 102.1683
September 101.3926 98.3235 99.9045
October 100.7567 96.2387 99.0882
November 97.8094 95.1025 96.6638
December 98.5113 95.0608 97.0251