2012 LKR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1037 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.8976 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9828 ISK

2012 LKR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.1037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.8976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2061 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0860 to the December average rate of 0.9891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1037 was up 1.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,518 ISK

2011 Average 5,249 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 4,488 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,030.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1036

0.8922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 1.0127, compared to 0.9530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0701 ISK (High: 1.0372 / Low: 0.9671). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 ISK (High: 0.9914 / Low: 0.9708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0456 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+3.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0860

2011 Avg (January) 1.0521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1037	1.0714	1.0860
February	1.0835	1.0168	1.0507
March	1.0372	0.9671	1.0050
April	1.0167	0.9498	0.9853
May	0.9914	0.9708	0.9824
June	0.9987	0.9386	0.9666
July	0.9653	0.9181	0.9487
August	0.9249	0.8976	0.9098
September	0.9612	0.9152	0.9327
October	0.9827	0.9491	0.9614
November	0.9936	0.9658	0.9764
December	1.0151	0.9657	0.9891