YEARLY HIGH
0.7451 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.6260 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6827 NPR

2012 ISK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.7451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.6260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1191 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6640 to the December average rate of 0.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7451 was up 5.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7063, 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 3,726 NPR
2011 Average 3,190 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 3,130 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 595.49 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7491
0.6271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to NPR 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 0.6629, compared to 0.7025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0558 NPR (High: 0.6980 / Low: 0.6422). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 NPR (High: 0.6497 / Low: 0.6324).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

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 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7390) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1056 (+16.68%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7390
2011 Avg (August) 0.6333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6980 0.6422 0.6640
February 0.6497 0.6324 0.6398
March 0.6473 0.6260 0.6372
April 0.6690 0.6399 0.6520
May 0.6941 0.6687 0.6828
June 0.7207 0.6785 0.7013
July 0.7380 0.6836 0.7024
August 0.7451 0.7266 0.7390
September 0.7287 0.6829 0.7102
October 0.6966 0.6711 0.6834
November 0.7076 0.6781 0.6895
December 0.6993 0.6789 0.6902