YEARLY HIGH
0.0618 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0529 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0572 ISK

2012 MGA to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0557 to the December average rate of 0.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0618 was up 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309 ISK
2011 Average 287 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 264 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.40 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0616
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0587, compared to 0.0557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0044 ISK (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0535). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 ISK (High: 0.0608 / Low: 0.0597).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.36%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0596
2011 Avg (June) 0.0594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0566 0.0546 0.0557
February 0.0588 0.0561 0.0568
March 0.0600 0.0579 0.0589
April 0.0608 0.0597 0.0603
May 0.0617 0.0600 0.0609
June 0.0618 0.0577 0.0596
July 0.0578 0.0535 0.0559
August 0.0544 0.0529 0.0534
September 0.0566 0.0543 0.0553
October 0.0578 0.0559 0.0565
November 0.0578 0.0557 0.0568
December 0.0571 0.0555 0.0561