YEARLY HIGH
0.0997 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0850 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0922 ISK

2012 MNT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MNT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0886 to the December average rate of 0.0910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0997 was up 3.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 499 ISK
2011 Average 462 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 425 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.74 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0978
0.0852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 0.0944, compared to 0.0900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0102 ISK (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0872). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ISK (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0947).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0966) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+5.05%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0966
2011 Avg (June) 0.0920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0905 0.0869 0.0886
February 0.0949 0.0900 0.0923
March 0.0965 0.0947 0.0957
April 0.0982 0.0957 0.0968
May 0.0995 0.0950 0.0967
June 0.0997 0.0942 0.0966
July 0.0975 0.0872 0.0942
August 0.0875 0.0850 0.0862
September 0.0893 0.0857 0.0876
October 0.0924 0.0876 0.0897
November 0.0926 0.0900 0.0913
December 0.0936 0.0895 0.0910