YEARLY HIGH
18.9042 MGA
YEARLY LOW
16.1871 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5181 MGA

2012 ISK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 18.9042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 16.1871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7171 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9611 to the December average rate of 17.8262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.9042 was up 1.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.5939, 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 94,521 MGA
2011 Average 87,104 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 80,936 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,585.40 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.9576
16.2028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MGA 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 17.0613, compared to 17.9749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.4074 MGA (High: 18.6988 / Low: 17.2914). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2901 MGA (High: 16.7395 / Low: 16.4494).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4074
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6519 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 18.7280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.1077), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6202 (+9.47%).

2012 Avg (August) 18.7280
2011 Avg (August) 17.1077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3219 17.6727 17.9611
February 17.8407 17.0092 17.6125
March 17.2703 16.6745 16.9765
April 16.7395 16.4494 16.5944
May 16.6652 16.2177 16.4324
June 17.3411 16.1871 16.7907
July 18.6988 17.2914 17.8966
August 18.9042 18.3862 18.7280
September 18.4196 17.6809 18.0761
October 17.8905 17.2871 17.7124
November 17.9519 17.3139 17.6100
December 18.0320 17.5274 17.8262