YEARLY HIGH
0.1211 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1047 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1111 ISK

2012 KRW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.1047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1082 to the December average rate of 0.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1211 was up 8.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605,296 ISK
2011 Average 524,098 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 523,291 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,004.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1190
0.1049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.1101, compared to 0.1121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0068 ISK (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1100). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ISK (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1110).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1178) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+11.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1178
2011 Avg (December) 0.1053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1098 0.1057 0.1082
February 0.1122 0.1087 0.1098
March 0.1133 0.1110 0.1121
April 0.1126 0.1103 0.1116
May 0.1114 0.1087 0.1097
June 0.1107 0.1079 0.1095
July 0.1125 0.1069 0.1102
August 0.1079 0.1047 0.1061
September 0.1115 0.1074 0.1092
October 0.1167 0.1100 0.1122
November 0.1188 0.1157 0.1169
December 0.1211 0.1153 0.1178