YEARLY HIGH
4.1915 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.6290 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9522 ISK

2011 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 4.1915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 3.6290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5625 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8641 to the December average rate of 3.8373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.1915 was down 5.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.4339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,957 ISK
2010 Average 20,116 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 18,145 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,812.47 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.1977
3.6660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.0245, compared to 3.8799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.3123 ISK (High: 4.1823 / Low: 3.8700). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 ISK (High: 4.0419 / Low: 3.9957).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3123
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.1797 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 4.1534) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.0177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1357 (+3.38%).

2011 Avg (July) 4.1534
2010 Avg (July) 4.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9411 3.7500 3.8641
February 4.0334 3.8776 3.9862
March 4.1069 4.0194 4.0541
April 4.0419 3.9957 4.0241
May 4.1405 4.0263 4.0992
June 4.1726 4.0742 4.1193
July 4.1915 4.0862 4.1534
August 4.1823 3.8700 3.9736
September 3.9458 3.6503 3.8038
October 3.7875 3.6290 3.7103
November 3.8872 3.7242 3.8010
December 3.9266 3.7718 3.8373