YEARLY HIGH
16.8256 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.8584 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2675 ISK

2012 SZL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 16.8256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 13.8584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9672 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4369 to the December average rate of 14.6897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8256 was down 3.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.4795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,128 ISK
2011 Average 80,454 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 69,292 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,835.93 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.8302
14.1125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 15.8539, compared to 14.6811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.0435 ISK (High: 15.2299 / Low: 14.1863). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4749 ISK (High: 14.7924 / Low: 14.3175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0435
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.6037) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.6420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0383 (-0.23%).

2012 Avg (March) 16.6037
2011 Avg (March) 16.6420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8195 15.0001 15.4369
February 16.6694 15.7778 16.1047
March 16.8256 16.3242 16.6037
April 16.5655 15.8912 16.2063
May 16.2520 15.2226 15.5740
June 15.4416 14.8820 15.1979
July 15.6732 14.6303 15.2580
August 14.7924 14.3175 14.5286
September 15.1892 14.4795 14.8075
October 14.8611 13.8584 14.3390
November 14.7854 14.1453 14.4636
December 15.2299 14.1863 14.6897