YEARLY HIGH
141.0704 ISK
YEARLY LOW
122.3995 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.4917 ISK

2012 CHF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 141.0704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 122.3995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6709 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.7977 to the December average rate of 137.5595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 141.0704 was down 10.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 157.7386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 705,352 ISK
2011 Average 656,311 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 611,998 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,354.61 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

140.2476
122.5321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 135.3985, compared to 131.5849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.3985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.9419 ISK (High: 131.7967 / Low: 123.8549). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7315 ISK (High: 139.9750 / Low: 138.2435).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.9419
April Spread (Stable) ±1.7315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 4.8660 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 137.5595) against the same month in 2011 (average: 129.7500), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8095 (+6.02%).

2012 Avg (December) 137.5595
2011 Avg (December) 129.7500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.2515 129.4707 131.7977
February 140.0984 133.1751 135.1924
March 140.1388 136.5489 138.2392
April 139.9750 138.2435 138.7713
May 138.5335 134.3576 135.3081
June 135.4411 130.5958 133.0824
July 131.7967 123.8549 128.8744
August 127.8438 122.3995 124.0084
September 132.7684 127.6255 130.5864
October 136.7461 130.6347 133.0852
November 136.7827 134.7601 135.3953
December 141.0704 134.8817 137.5595