YEARLY HIGH
0.7748 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.3802 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5477 ISK

2012 MWK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.7748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3946 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7532 to the December average rate of 0.3870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -48.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7748 was down 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,874 ISK
2011 Average 3,721 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,901 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,973.24 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8003
0.3495
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.6769, compared to 0.4185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2634 ISK (High: 0.7566 / Low: 0.4932). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 ISK (High: 0.4406 / Low: 0.4330).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2634
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.7627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+2.25%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.7627
2011 Avg (April) 0.7460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7721 0.7393 0.7532
February 0.7632 0.7314 0.7449
March 0.7719 0.7515 0.7602
April 0.7748 0.7520 0.7627
May 0.7566 0.4932 0.5593
June 0.4991 0.4606 0.4808
July 0.4763 0.4413 0.4617
August 0.4406 0.4330 0.4370
September 0.4409 0.4079 0.4247
October 0.4128 0.3919 0.4018
November 0.4149 0.3844 0.3986
December 0.3953 0.3802 0.3870