2012 SCR to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 9.8822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 8.2958.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5865 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9092 to the December average rate of 9.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.8822 was up 1.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.7357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SCR to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9186, compared to 9.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4130 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.8061 ISK (High: 9.3791 / Low: 8.5730). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2367 ISK (High: 9.5525 / Low: 9.3159).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1669 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 9.6875) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.1821), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5054 (+5.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2211 | 8.6520 | 8.9092 |
| February | 9.0187 | 8.5418 | 8.8030 |
| March | 9.2351 | 8.8389 | 8.9560 |
| April | 9.1843 | 8.7749 | 9.0360 |
| May | 9.1280 | 8.6794 | 8.9790 |
| June | 9.1386 | 8.5769 | 8.8284 |
| July | 8.9259 | 8.2958 | 8.6614 |
| August | 9.3791 | 8.5730 | 9.0636 |
| September | 9.5525 | 9.3159 | 9.4312 |
| October | 9.7517 | 9.3213 | 9.4667 |
| November | 9.8822 | 9.5534 | 9.6875 |
| December | 9.8297 | 9.5404 | 9.6789 |