YEARLY HIGH
0.0499 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0433 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0465 NOK

2012 ISK to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0499 was down 2.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0509, 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 249 NOK
2011 Average 242 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 217 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.79 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0497
0.0438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to NOK 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 0.0465, compared to 0.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 NOK (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0444). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 NOK (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0449).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0470), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+2.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0482
2011 Avg (July) 0.0470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0489 0.0473 0.0481
February 0.0474 0.0444 0.0463
March 0.0458 0.0445 0.0452
April 0.0456 0.0449 0.0454
May 0.0471 0.0455 0.0466
June 0.0479 0.0464 0.0472
July 0.0499 0.0474 0.0482
August 0.0498 0.0475 0.0492
September 0.0476 0.0459 0.0468
October 0.0467 0.0448 0.0460
November 0.0454 0.0445 0.0450
December 0.0452 0.0433 0.0443