YEARLY HIGH
244.1208 ISK
YEARLY LOW
211.0241 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.6902 ISK

2012 LVL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 244.1208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 211.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.0967 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.2413 to the December average rate of 238.6346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 244.1208 was up 2.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 237.3424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,220,604 ISK
2011 Average 1,145,229 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,055,120 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,483.64 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

241.4562
211.3672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 233.5161, compared to 227.8644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.5161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.8644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.8620 ISK (High: 227.3916 / Low: 213.5295). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4289 ISK (High: 236.4221 / Low: 232.9933).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.8620
November Spread (Stable) ±3.4289

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 8.4532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 238.6346) against the same month in 2011 (average: 228.3668), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2678 (+4.50%).

2012 Avg (December) 238.6346
2011 Avg (December) 228.3668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 231.6475 225.7948 228.2413
February 241.1366 230.3250 233.3579
March 241.2966 235.6186 238.9488
April 241.2000 237.6298 238.5022
May 238.1151 231.7814 232.8711
June 232.2870 225.8780 229.1752
July 227.3916 213.5295 222.3278
August 220.7267 211.0241 213.8746
September 230.5138 220.1523 226.7346
October 237.3562 227.4347 231.2744
November 236.4221 232.9933 234.3403
December 244.1208 234.5824 238.6346