YEARLY HIGH
0.0361 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0328 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0343 VEF

2012 ISK to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0347 to the December average rate of 0.0339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0361 was down 6.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0388, 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 181 VEF
2011 Average 185 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 164 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.46 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0359
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to VEF 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 0.0342, compared to 0.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0022 VEF (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0333). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 VEF (High: 0.0343 / Low: 0.0336).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0357) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-4.75%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0357
2011 Avg (August) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0352 0.0342 0.0347
February 0.0352 0.0342 0.0348
March 0.0343 0.0336 0.0340
April 0.0342 0.0335 0.0339
May 0.0346 0.0329 0.0338
June 0.0345 0.0328 0.0337
July 0.0355 0.0333 0.0341
August 0.0361 0.0351 0.0357
September 0.0355 0.0344 0.0350
October 0.0352 0.0336 0.0346
November 0.0342 0.0332 0.0338
December 0.0343 0.0333 0.0339