YEARLY HIGH
0.8827 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.7943 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8389 ISK

2012 KZT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KZT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.8827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.7943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0884 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8331 to the December average rate of 0.8422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8827 was up 5.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,413 ISK
2011 Average 3,957 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,971 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8639
0.7981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.8486, compared to 0.8292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0547 ISK (High: 0.8618 / Low: 0.8071). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 ISK (High: 0.8646 / Low: 0.8462).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.8584) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0717 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.8584
2011 Avg (May) 0.7867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8476 0.8216 0.8331
February 0.8497 0.8220 0.8321
March 0.8646 0.8462 0.8541
April 0.8696 0.8503 0.8575
May 0.8827 0.8388 0.8584
June 0.8813 0.8385 0.8565
July 0.8618 0.8071 0.8404
August 0.8179 0.7943 0.8036
September 0.8321 0.8066 0.8195
October 0.8480 0.8125 0.8247
November 0.8577 0.8359 0.8450
December 0.8589 0.8303 0.8422