YEARLY HIGH
0.0811 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0731 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0772 ISK

2012 SOS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0759 to the December average rate of 0.0786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0811 was up 7.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 406 ISK
2011 Average 359 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 366 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.90 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0793
0.0735
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0052 ISK (High: 0.0796 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ISK (High: 0.0789 / Low: 0.0774).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0788) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+10.21%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0788
2011 Avg (June) 0.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0773 0.0745 0.0759
February 0.0773 0.0750 0.0759
March 0.0785 0.0770 0.0777
April 0.0789 0.0774 0.0780
May 0.0803 0.0768 0.0785
June 0.0811 0.0766 0.0788
July 0.0796 0.0744 0.0776
August 0.0751 0.0731 0.0740
September 0.0769 0.0744 0.0756
October 0.0792 0.0753 0.0766
November 0.0799 0.0779 0.0788
December 0.0803 0.0774 0.0786