YEARLY HIGH
0.3460 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2987 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3266 ISK

2012 KMF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.3460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.2987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3243 to the December average rate of 0.3376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3460 was up 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,730 ISK
2011 Average 1,640 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,493 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.43 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3428
0.2976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3315, compared to 0.3218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0242 ISK (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3023). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 ISK (High: 0.3342 / Low: 0.3294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3376) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+4.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3376
2011 Avg (December) 0.3237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3292 0.3203 0.3243
February 0.3420 0.3270 0.3315
March 0.3429 0.3344 0.3389
April 0.3429 0.3379 0.3391
May 0.3383 0.3285 0.3304
June 0.3291 0.3189 0.3248
July 0.3265 0.3023 0.3145
August 0.3083 0.2987 0.3014
September 0.3264 0.3074 0.3181
October 0.3354 0.3225 0.3272
November 0.3342 0.3294 0.3318
December 0.3460 0.3318 0.3376