YEARLY HIGH
0.5682 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.4221 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5048 SYP

2012 ISK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.4221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1461 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4392 to the December average rate of 0.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5682 was up 27.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4447, 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 2,841 SYP
2011 Average 2,071 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 2,110 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730.59 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5724
0.4271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SYP 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 0.4645, compared to 0.5452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0806 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0459 SYP (High: 0.4680 / Low: 0.4221). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SYP (High: 0.4587 / Low: 0.4503).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1334 (+31.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5603
2011 Avg (December) 0.4269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4680 0.4221 0.4392
February 0.4700 0.4569 0.4655
March 0.4587 0.4503 0.4549
April 0.4568 0.4477 0.4529
May 0.4936 0.4565 0.4740
June 0.5109 0.4886 0.5005
July 0.5394 0.4982 0.5120
August 0.5515 0.5401 0.5463
September 0.5542 0.5397 0.5470
October 0.5594 0.5392 0.5526
November 0.5644 0.5446 0.5528
December 0.5682 0.5497 0.5603