YEARLY HIGH
0.0622 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0539 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0570 SBD

2012 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.0539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0594 to the December average rate of 0.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0622 was down 10.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0694, 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 311 SBD
2011 Average 328 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 269 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.48 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0598
0.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SBD 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 0.0569, compared to 0.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0046 SBD (High: 0.0622 / Low: 0.0576). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0557).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0594) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0669), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-11.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0594
2011 Avg (January) 0.0669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0622 0.0576 0.0594
February 0.0577 0.0557 0.0572
March 0.0572 0.0561 0.0566
April 0.0567 0.0557 0.0563
May 0.0576 0.0562 0.0571
June 0.0559 0.0539 0.0550
July 0.0584 0.0556 0.0570
August 0.0595 0.0577 0.0588
September 0.0588 0.0570 0.0578
October 0.0587 0.0555 0.0574
November 0.0571 0.0548 0.0559
December 0.0570 0.0550 0.0560