YEARLY HIGH
105.5992 ISK
YEARLY LOW
94.3469 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.1475 ISK

2012 SGD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 105.5992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 94.3469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2523 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.6436 to the December average rate of 103.8073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 105.5992 was up 8.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 96.9374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 527,996 ISK
2011 Average 461,600 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 471,734 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,261.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

104.7152
95.4912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 99.4756, compared to 100.8194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.4756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.8194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 5.1561 ISK (High: 104.4904 / Low: 99.3343). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5755 ISK (High: 102.2193 / Low: 100.6438).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.1561
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5755

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.6149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 103.9466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 90.8877), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0589 (+14.37%).

2012 Avg (November) 103.9466
2011 Avg (November) 90.8877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.1063 94.3469 96.6436
February 100.6750 96.7966 98.3298
March 101.2115 99.3759 100.3068
April 102.2193 100.6438 101.3060
May 101.8239 99.7804 100.5659
June 101.1145 97.6994 99.7012
July 101.9049 97.2218 99.8748
August 97.7086 94.9036 96.2599
September 101.4848 97.6741 99.6563
October 104.4904 99.3343 101.3717
November 105.5992 102.7669 103.9466
December 105.3228 102.6286 103.8073