YEARLY HIGH
42.1843 ISK
YEARLY LOW
38.0863 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.5271 ISK

2012 MYR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 42.1843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 38.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0980 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.7271 to the December average rate of 41.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.1843 was up 7.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 39.4006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 843,687 ISK
2011 Average 758,891 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 761,726 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,960.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.8987
38.2518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 40.7385, compared to 40.3157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.0929 ISK (High: 41.9763 / Low: 39.8834). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6353 ISK (High: 41.7767 / Low: 41.1413).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.0929
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 1.2001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 41.5948) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.1572), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4376 (+11.94%).

2012 Avg (November) 41.5948
2011 Avg (November) 37.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4179 38.6458 39.7271
February 41.7694 40.2075 40.7816
March 41.8648 40.8792 41.4653
April 41.7767 41.1413 41.4178
May 41.5492 40.5406 40.9488
June 40.8579 39.1839 40.0905
July 40.5399 38.5937 39.7559
August 39.1641 38.0863 38.5557
September 40.5116 38.9935 39.8714
October 41.9763 39.8834 40.6359
November 42.1843 41.1312 41.5948
December 42.1485 41.0911 41.4805