YEARLY HIGH
1.5889 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.3239 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4569 ISK

2011 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.5889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.3239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2650 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4125 to the December average rate of 1.5540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5889 was up 8.98% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 794,461 ISK
2010 Average 695,442 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 661,975 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,485.81 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5737
1.3378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 1.4062, compared to 1.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0996 ISK (High: 1.5559 / Low: 1.4563). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 ISK (High: 1.4222 / Low: 1.4008).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0996
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.5540) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1638 (+11.78%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.5540
2010 Avg (December) 1.3902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4268 1.3981 1.4125
February 1.4222 1.4008 1.4117
March 1.4593 1.3763 1.4107
April 1.3777 1.3239 1.3574
May 1.4311 1.3605 1.4115
June 1.4577 1.4146 1.4330
July 1.4999 1.4082 1.4611
August 1.5077 1.4590 1.4871
September 1.5555 1.4811 1.5169
October 1.5559 1.4563 1.5135
November 1.5529 1.4596 1.5129
December 1.5889 1.5202 1.5540