YEARLY HIGH
16.8278 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.8591 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2696 ISK

2012 LSL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 16.8278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 13.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9687 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4320 to the December average rate of 14.6932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8278 was down 3.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.5150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,139 ISK
2011 Average 80,451 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 69,296 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,843.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.8377
14.1132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 15.8535, compared to 14.6857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.0685 ISK (High: 15.2546 / Low: 14.1861). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4734 ISK (High: 14.7901 / Low: 14.3166).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0685
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4734

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.6106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.6504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0398 (-0.24%).

2012 Avg (March) 16.6106
2011 Avg (March) 16.6504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8204 14.9994 15.4320
February 16.6626 15.7788 16.1057
March 16.8278 16.3364 16.6106
April 16.5671 15.8889 16.1976
May 16.2583 15.2265 15.5713
June 15.4429 14.9076 15.2041
July 15.6809 14.6310 15.2595
August 14.7901 14.3166 14.5305
September 15.1896 14.4988 14.8280
October 14.8606 13.8591 14.3402
November 14.7860 14.1456 14.4628
December 15.2546 14.1861 14.6932