2012 NPR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5973 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.3420 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4679 ISK

2012 NPR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.5973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.3420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2553 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5071 to the December average rate of 1.4489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5973 was down 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,987 ISK

2011 Average 7,853 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 6,710 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276.52 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5910

1.3317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.5108, compared to 1.4249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1246 ISK (High: 1.5573 / Low: 1.4327). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 ISK (High: 1.3763 / Low: 1.3420).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1246

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.5694) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0559 (-3.44%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.5694

2011 Avg (March) 1.6253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5573	1.4327	1.5071
February	1.5812	1.5391	1.5631
March	1.5973	1.5450	1.5694
April	1.5628	1.4947	1.5342
May	1.4955	1.4407	1.4646
June	1.4738	1.3876	1.4266
July	1.4627	1.3551	1.4244
August	1.3763	1.3420	1.3533
September	1.4644	1.3722	1.4088
October	1.4901	1.4355	1.4634
November	1.4747	1.4133	1.4507
December	1.4730	1.4299	1.4489