YEARLY HIGH
0.0084 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0080 USD

2012 ISK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0084 was down 6.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0090, 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 42 USD
2011 Average 43 USD
Yearly Trough Low 38 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.87 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0084
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to USD 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 USD (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-4.67%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0083
2011 Avg (August) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
May 0.0081 0.0077 0.0079
June 0.0080 0.0077 0.0078
July 0.0083 0.0078 0.0079
August 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
September 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
October 0.0082 0.0078 0.0081
November 0.0080 0.0077 0.0079
December 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079