YEARLY HIGH
18.5657 ISK
YEARLY LOW
16.0877 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5445 ISK

2012 SBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 18.5657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 16.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4780 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8566 to the December average rate of 17.8555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.5657 was up 14.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.1853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,828 ISK
2011 Average 76,230 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 80,438 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,390.13 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.3186
16.7237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 17.5828, compared to 17.5062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.2730 ISK (High: 17.3607 / Low: 16.0877). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2902 ISK (High: 17.9408 / Low: 17.6506).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2730
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2902

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 18.1857) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.2888), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8968 (+18.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 18.1857
2011 Avg (June) 15.2888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3607 16.0877 16.8566
February 17.9391 17.3167 17.4892
March 17.8120 17.4859 17.6743
April 17.9408 17.6506 17.7719
May 17.8062 17.3606 17.5192
June 18.5657 17.8998 18.1857
July 17.9737 17.1187 17.5474
August 17.3230 16.7970 17.0030
September 17.5474 17.0131 17.3116
October 18.0095 17.0498 17.4140
November 18.2432 17.5142 17.9060
December 18.1739 17.5393 17.8555