YEARLY HIGH
1.8127 YER
YEARLY LOW
1.6392 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7229 YER

2012 ISK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 1.8127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.6392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1735 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7670 to the December average rate of 1.6969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8127 was down 6.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9420, 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 9,063 YER
2011 Average 9,247 YER
Yearly Trough Low 8,196 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.30 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8007
1.6723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to YER 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 1.7173, compared to 1.7285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1106 YER (High: 1.7783 / Low: 1.6677). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 YER (High: 1.7127 / Low: 1.6785).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1106
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.7900) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0773 (-4.14%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.7900
2011 Avg (August) 1.8673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7973 1.7388 1.7670
February 1.7960 1.7169 1.7616
March 1.7225 1.6875 1.7065
April 1.7127 1.6785 1.6969
May 1.7345 1.6392 1.6889
June 1.7194 1.6419 1.6830
July 1.7783 1.6677 1.7084
August 1.8127 1.7577 1.7900
September 1.7801 1.7249 1.7521
October 1.7613 1.6834 1.7329
November 1.7132 1.6663 1.6905
December 1.7204 1.6681 1.6969