YEARLY HIGH
34.8520 ISK
YEARLY LOW
31.6697 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.3566 ISK

2012 SAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 34.8520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 31.6697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1823 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9715 to the December average rate of 33.7864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.8520 was up 6.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.8806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,260 ISK
2011 Average 154,683 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 158,349 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,911.33 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.1973
31.8435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 33.5260, compared to 33.1872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.1248 ISK (High: 34.3781 / Low: 32.2533). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6197 ISK (High: 34.0193 / Low: 33.3996).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.1248
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 1.5327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 34.0011) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.7249), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2762 (+10.66%).

2012 Avg (June) 34.0011
2011 Avg (June) 30.7249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5083 32.5283 32.9715
February 33.4883 32.5530 32.8826
March 34.0193 33.3996 33.6599
April 34.2207 33.5037 33.7901
May 34.8238 33.0732 33.8510
June 34.8520 33.1677 34.0011
July 34.3781 32.2533 33.5724
August 32.6393 31.6697 32.0397
September 33.2348 32.2143 32.7208
October 34.0152 32.5437 33.0845
November 34.4235 33.4943 33.9195
December 34.3634 33.3343 33.7864