YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0260 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0283 ISK

2012 PYG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0303 was down 1.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 152 ISK
2011 Average 139 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 130 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.72 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0298
0.0266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0285, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0033 ISK (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ISK (High: 0.0289 / Low: 0.0282).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0294) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+7.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0294
2011 Avg (December) 0.0273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0260 0.0269
February 0.0294 0.0261 0.0277
March 0.0300 0.0292 0.0296
April 0.0298 0.0289 0.0295
May 0.0297 0.0284 0.0291
June 0.0290 0.0273 0.0282
July 0.0289 0.0273 0.0283
August 0.0277 0.0268 0.0272
September 0.0281 0.0274 0.0277
October 0.0286 0.0275 0.0279
November 0.0289 0.0282 0.0285
December 0.0303 0.0283 0.0294