YEARLY HIGH
2.5367 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.2120 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3598 MRO

2012 ISK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 2.5367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.2120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3247 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3319 to the December average rate of 2.3569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5367 was down 1.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5648, 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 12,684 MRO
2011 Average 12,058 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 11,060 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,623.67 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5312
2.2666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MRO 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 2.3134, compared to 2.4061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2157 MRO (High: 2.4844 / Low: 2.2687). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 MRO (High: 2.3786 / Low: 2.3308).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2157
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

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 0.0812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.5092) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0822 (+3.39%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.5092
2011 Avg (August) 2.4270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3572 2.2809 2.3319
February 2.3786 2.3308 2.3591
March 2.3413 2.2880 2.3168
April 2.3254 2.2552 2.2887
May 2.3355 2.2238 2.2929
June 2.3523 2.2120 2.2912
July 2.4844 2.2687 2.3511
August 2.5367 2.4671 2.5092
September 2.4897 2.4063 2.4533
October 2.4689 2.3415 2.4237
November 2.3698 2.3075 2.3425
December 2.3845 2.3271 2.3569