YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0156 ISK

2012 LAK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0163 was up 5.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81 ISK
2011 Average 72 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 74 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0160
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0157, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0012 ISK (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0157).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+11.02%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0159
2011 Avg (June) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
February 0.0158 0.0152 0.0154
March 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
April 0.0161 0.0158 0.0159
May 0.0163 0.0156 0.0159
June 0.0163 0.0156 0.0159
July 0.0163 0.0151 0.0157
August 0.0153 0.0148 0.0150
September 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153
October 0.0160 0.0153 0.0155
November 0.0161 0.0157 0.0159
December 0.0162 0.0156 0.0159