YEARLY HIGH
15.2682 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.3559 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4921 ISK

2012 MAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 15.2682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 13.3559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9123 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3549 to the December average rate of 14.9195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.2682 was up 3.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.7718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76,341 ISK
2011 Average 71,689 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 66,779 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,561.62 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.1055
13.3681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 14.6676, compared to 14.3167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8687 ISK (High: 14.3729 / Low: 13.5042). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2024 ISK (High: 15.1024 / Low: 14.9000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8687
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2024

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 0.5505 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 14.9195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.2848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6347 (+4.44%).

2012 Avg (December) 14.9195
2011 Avg (December) 14.2848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5159 14.1887 14.3549
February 15.0564 14.4292 14.6210
March 15.1105 14.7453 14.9413
April 15.1024 14.9000 14.9608
May 14.9165 14.5823 14.6607
June 14.7106 14.2251 14.4669
July 14.3729 13.5042 14.0634
August 13.9000 13.3559 13.5129
September 14.4572 13.8588 14.2214
October 14.8569 14.2489 14.4779
November 14.8420 14.6219 14.7050
December 15.2682 14.6716 14.9195