2012 ISK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2681 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.2291 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2485 RUB

2012 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.2681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2536 to the December average rate of 0.2425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2681 was down 2.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2756, 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 1,341 RUB

2011 Average 1,267 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 1,146 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.83 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2693

0.2291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.2436, compared to 0.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2436

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0217 RUB (High: 0.2552 / Low: 0.2334). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 RUB (High: 0.2487 / Low: 0.2452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2659) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0141 (+5.61%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2659

2011 Avg (August) 0.2518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2626	0.2455	0.2536
February	0.2462	0.2318	0.2419
March	0.2373	0.2291	0.2324
April	0.2337	0.2302	0.2326
May	0.2552	0.2334	0.2430
June	0.2646	0.2510	0.2580
July	0.2661	0.2528	0.2579
August	0.2681	0.2629	0.2659
September	0.2649	0.2493	0.2559
October	0.2544	0.2462	0.2508
November	0.2487	0.2452	0.2468
December	0.2466	0.2356	0.2425