YEARLY HIGH
17.6229 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.3400 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3943 ISK

2012 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 17.6229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 15.3400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2829 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5905 to the December average rate of 16.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.6229 was down 1.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.8617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,114 ISK
2011 Average 84,763 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 76,700 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,414.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.5772
15.3844
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 16.8234, compared to 15.9651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.9918 ISK (High: 16.7213 / Low: 15.7295). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2975 ISK (High: 15.7039 / Low: 15.4064).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.9918
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2975

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 0.7121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 17.3945) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.3913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (March) 17.3945
2011 Avg (March) 17.3913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.8626 16.2273 16.5905
February 17.4565 16.7812 17.0333
March 17.6229 17.1377 17.3945
April 17.3054 16.8420 17.0403
May 16.9943 16.3557 16.5874
June 16.5875 15.9737 16.2942
July 16.7213 15.7295 16.2792
August 15.7039 15.4064 15.5672
September 16.3764 15.6964 16.0120
October 16.2200 15.3400 15.8015
November 16.2652 15.7291 15.9902
December 16.5693 15.7498 16.1408