YEARLY HIGH
2.3692 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.7599 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9967 ISK

2012 SYP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.3692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 1.7599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6092 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2798 to the December average rate of 1.7848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3692 was down 5.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,846 ISK
2011 Average 12,076 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 8,800 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,046.22 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3293
1.7353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.1572, compared to 1.8361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2322 ISK (High: 2.3692 / Low: 2.1370). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 ISK (High: 1.8516 / Low: 1.8131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2322
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.2798) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4933), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2135 (-8.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.2798
2011 Avg (January) 2.4933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3692 2.1370 2.2798
February 2.1888 2.1277 2.1483
March 2.2207 2.1802 2.1983
April 2.2339 2.1892 2.2079
May 2.1905 2.0260 2.1106
June 2.0467 1.9574 1.9983
July 2.0074 1.8540 1.9540
August 1.8516 1.8131 1.8305
September 1.8529 1.8044 1.8282
October 1.8545 1.7877 1.8100
November 1.8362 1.7719 1.8092
December 1.8191 1.7599 1.7848