YEARLY HIGH
0.7504 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.6692 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7066 JMD

2012 ISK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.7504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.6692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0813 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6969 to the December average rate of 0.7257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7504 was down 2.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7701, 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 3,752 JMD
2011 Average 3,704 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,346 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 406.41 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7476
0.6781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to JMD 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 0.6903, compared to 0.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0500 JMD (High: 0.7354 / Low: 0.6854). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 JMD (High: 0.6941 / Low: 0.6796).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7418) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7418
2011 Avg (August) 0.7463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7053 0.6862 0.6969
February 0.7092 0.6877 0.7000
March 0.6941 0.6796 0.6862
April 0.6906 0.6758 0.6839
May 0.6979 0.6692 0.6859
June 0.7073 0.6726 0.6889
July 0.7354 0.6854 0.7035
August 0.7504 0.7299 0.7418
September 0.7386 0.7156 0.7276
October 0.7340 0.7091 0.7252
November 0.7246 0.7029 0.7136
December 0.7353 0.7159 0.7257