YEARLY HIGH
34.5797 ISK
YEARLY LOW
29.4728 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.4855 ISK

2012 ILS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 34.5797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 29.4728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1069 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4663 to the December average rate of 33.5404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.5797 was up 0.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.2745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,899 ISK
2011 Average 162,235 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 147,364 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,534.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.1990
29.5588
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 33.1321, compared to 31.8389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.4890 ISK (High: 32.5854 / Low: 30.0964). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6662 ISK (High: 33.4135 / Low: 32.7473).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4890
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6662

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 1.6397 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 33.5404) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.0191), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5213 (+4.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 33.5404
2011 Avg (December) 32.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.8917 31.6476 32.4663
February 33.4135 32.7473 32.9973
March 34.0360 32.8648 33.5506
April 34.2743 33.4911 33.8123
May 33.5850 32.7647 33.1834
June 33.4837 31.9847 32.7825
July 32.5854 30.0964 31.5852
August 30.4759 29.4728 29.9455
September 31.8652 30.3343 31.1341
October 32.9251 31.6528 32.2037
November 32.9536 32.1893 32.6244
December 34.5797 32.7660 33.5404