YEARLY HIGH
0.3858 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.3593 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3734 KGS

2012 ISK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.3858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.3593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3775 to the December average rate of 0.3741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3858 was down 8.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4225, 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 1,929 KGS
2011 Average 1,988 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,796 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.80 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3806
0.3682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KGS 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 0.3728, compared to 0.3740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0201 KGS (High: 0.3846 / Low: 0.3645). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 KGS (High: 0.3728 / Low: 0.3656).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3796) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-2.74%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3796
2011 Avg (October) 0.3903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3810 0.3724 0.3775
February 0.3840 0.3715 0.3794
March 0.3728 0.3656 0.3697
April 0.3728 0.3640 0.3692
May 0.3786 0.3594 0.3708
June 0.3784 0.3593 0.3700
July 0.3775 0.3643 0.3706
August 0.3788 0.3641 0.3746
September 0.3846 0.3645 0.3735
October 0.3858 0.3692 0.3796
November 0.3765 0.3663 0.3716
December 0.3787 0.3678 0.3741