YEARLY HIGH
12.6713 LBP
YEARLY LOW
11.5187 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0382 LBP

2012 ISK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 12.6713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 11.5187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1526 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1836 to the December average rate of 11.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6713 was down 6.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5829, 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 63,357 LBP
2011 Average 64,955 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 57,594 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,763.09 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5974
11.7384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LBP 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 11.9805, compared to 12.0959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.7865 LBP (High: 12.4344 / Low: 11.6479). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2161 LBP (High: 12.0202 / Low: 11.8041).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7865
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2161

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2894 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 12.5258) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.1681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6423 (-4.88%).

2012 Avg (August) 12.5258
2011 Avg (August) 13.1681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3489 11.9883 12.1836
February 12.3350 11.9897 12.2111
March 12.0202 11.8041 11.9300
April 11.9862 11.7390 11.8850
May 12.1462 11.5261 11.8634
June 12.1033 11.5187 11.8100
July 12.4344 11.6479 11.9551
August 12.6713 12.3180 12.5258
September 12.4473 12.0532 12.2597
October 12.3161 11.7829 12.1198
November 11.9620 11.6611 11.8304
December 12.0307 11.6549 11.8846