YEARLY HIGH
1.6745 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4837 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5676 ISK

2012 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 1.6745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.4837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1908 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6068 to the December average rate of 1.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6745 was up 5.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5889, 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 837,246 ISK
2011 Average 728,628 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 741,839 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,407.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6183
1.5029
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 1.5778, compared to 1.5573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1221 ISK (High: 1.6745 / Low: 1.5524). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 ISK (High: 1.6016 / Low: 1.5487).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1221
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.6087) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1756 (+12.26%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.6087
2011 Avg (June) 1.4330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6371 1.5821 1.6068
February 1.6179 1.5334 1.5704
March 1.5574 1.5020 1.5301
April 1.5869 1.5250 1.5582
May 1.6638 1.5490 1.5929
June 1.6745 1.5524 1.6087
July 1.6318 1.5481 1.5936
August 1.5572 1.5013 1.5266
September 1.6042 1.5429 1.5697
October 1.6016 1.5487 1.5705
November 1.6254 1.5241 1.5711
December 1.5400 1.4837 1.5125