YEARLY HIGH
49.3386 ISK
YEARLY LOW
42.5564 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5883 ISK

2012 LTL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 49.3386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 42.5564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7822 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2052 to the December average rate of 48.1425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.3386 was up 2.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.3102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,693 ISK
2011 Average 233,741 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 212,782 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,911.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.8191
42.6143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 47.2258, compared to 45.9507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.8234 ISK (High: 45.8758 / Low: 43.0524). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7205 ISK (High: 47.6690 / Low: 46.9485).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8234
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7205

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 1.6976 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 48.1425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.1309), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0116 (+4.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 48.1425
2011 Avg (December) 46.1309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8908 45.6336 46.2052
February 48.8320 46.6095 47.2292
March 48.9027 47.6271 48.2787
April 48.8658 48.1341 48.3020
May 48.2350 46.8518 47.0846
June 46.8794 45.5538 46.2554
July 45.8758 43.0524 44.8290
August 44.4451 42.5564 43.1314
September 46.5020 44.3795 45.7192
October 47.8463 45.8343 46.6281
November 47.6690 46.9485 47.2543
December 49.3386 47.3007 48.1425