YEARLY HIGH
0.1205 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1012 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1098 SCR

2012 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1123 to the December average rate of 0.1033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1205 was up 6.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1132, 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 603 SCR
2011 Average 537 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 506 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.76 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1167
0.1020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1122, compared to 0.1074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0100 SCR (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SCR (High: 0.1073 / Low: 0.1047).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1155) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+9.42%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1155
2011 Avg (July) 0.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1156 0.1084 0.1123
February 0.1171 0.1109 0.1136
March 0.1131 0.1083 0.1117
April 0.1140 0.1089 0.1107
May 0.1152 0.1096 0.1114
June 0.1166 0.1094 0.1133
July 0.1205 0.1120 0.1155
August 0.1166 0.1066 0.1104
September 0.1073 0.1047 0.1060
October 0.1073 0.1025 0.1057
November 0.1047 0.1012 0.1032
December 0.1048 0.1017 0.1033