YEARLY HIGH
0.1452 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1319 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1390 ISK

2012 KPW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1374 to the December average rate of 0.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1452 was down 83.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 726 ISK
2011 Average 3,970 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 659 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.74 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1425
0.1327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1397, compared to 0.1383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0088 ISK (High: 0.1432 / Low: 0.1344). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 ISK (High: 0.1418 / Low: 0.1392).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7461 (-84.04%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1417
2011 Avg (June) 0.8878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1396 0.1355 0.1374
February 0.1395 0.1356 0.1370
March 0.1418 0.1392 0.1403
April 0.1426 0.1396 0.1408
May 0.1451 0.1378 0.1411
June 0.1452 0.1382 0.1417
July 0.1432 0.1344 0.1399
August 0.1360 0.1319 0.1335
September 0.1385 0.1342 0.1363
October 0.1417 0.1356 0.1379
November 0.1434 0.1396 0.1413
December 0.1432 0.1389 0.1408