YEARLY HIGH
0.6244 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5636 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5893 LRD

2012 ISK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.6244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5879 to the December average rate of 0.5769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6244 was down 4.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6552, 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 3,122 LRD
2011 Average 3,107 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,818 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.06 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6203
0.5730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LRD 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 0.5859, compared to 0.5927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0396 LRD (High: 0.6174 / Low: 0.5778). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 LRD (High: 0.5892 / Low: 0.5761).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6163) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6308), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0145 (-2.30%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6163
2011 Avg (August) 0.6308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6000 0.5759 0.5879
February 0.6026 0.5821 0.5939
March 0.5892 0.5761 0.5821
April 0.5895 0.5707 0.5819
May 0.5964 0.5699 0.5848
June 0.6020 0.5678 0.5848
July 0.6174 0.5778 0.5927
August 0.6244 0.6055 0.6163
September 0.6157 0.5874 0.6015
October 0.6048 0.5671 0.5896
November 0.5902 0.5706 0.5792
December 0.5892 0.5636 0.5769