YEARLY HIGH
1.4944 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.3325 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4164 ISK

2012 JMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1.4944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 1.3325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1619 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4351 to the December average rate of 1.3781, 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 1.4944 was up 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,472 ISK
2011 Average 6,753 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 6,663 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.30 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4736
1.3367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD to ISK 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 1.4489, compared to 1.3839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0650 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0992 ISK (High: 1.4589 / Low: 1.3597). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 ISK (High: 1.4715 / Low: 1.4406).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0992
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0741 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.4581) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+8.36%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.4581
2011 Avg (May) 1.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4572 1.4178 1.4351
February 1.4542 1.4100 1.4287
March 1.4715 1.4406 1.4573
April 1.4797 1.4481 1.4622
May 1.4944 1.4329 1.4581
June 1.4868 1.4139 1.4520
July 1.4589 1.3597 1.4222
August 1.3700 1.3325 1.3481
September 1.3974 1.3540 1.3744
October 1.4102 1.3624 1.3792
November 1.4226 1.3800 1.4015
December 1.3969 1.3601 1.3781