2012 ISK to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.6729 SOS

YEARLY LOW

12.3278 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9680 SOS

2012 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 13.6729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 12.3278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3451 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1749 to the December average rate of 12.7305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6729 was down 5.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.4966, 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 68,365 SOS

2011 Average 69,598 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 61,639 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,725.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6037

12.6081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 12.9155, compared to 13.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8830 SOS (High: 13.4390 / Low: 12.5560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2497 SOS (High: 12.9199 / Low: 12.6702).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8830

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2497

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 13.5207) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.2656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7449 (-5.22%).

2012 Avg (August) 13.5207

2011 Avg (August) 14.2656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4227	12.9383	13.1749
February	13.3347	12.9424	13.1796
March	12.9879	12.7324	12.8780
April	12.9199	12.6702	12.8147
May	13.0235	12.4544	12.7502
June	13.0602	12.3278	12.6955
July	13.4390	12.5560	12.8890
August	13.6729	13.3131	13.5207
September	13.4319	13.0083	13.2274
October	13.2831	12.6269	13.0644
November	12.8367	12.5156	12.6911
December	12.9205	12.4559	12.7305