YEARLY HIGH
7.8030 CDF
YEARLY LOW
7.0052 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3571 CDF

2012 ISK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 7.8030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 7.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7978 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3730 to the December average rate of 7.3050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.8030 was down 5.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.2435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,015 CDF
2011 Average 39,298 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 35,026 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,989.18 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.7440
7.1399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to CDF 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 7.2815, compared to 7.4326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5102 CDF (High: 7.6427 / Low: 7.1325). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1432 CDF (High: 7.3299 / Low: 7.1867).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5102
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 7.6936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.9582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2646 (-3.32%).

2012 Avg (August) 7.6936
2011 Avg (August) 7.9582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5557 7.2399 7.3730
February 7.5627 7.2779 7.4246
March 7.3299 7.1867 7.2587
April 7.3254 7.1270 7.2277
May 7.3722 7.0212 7.2148
June 7.4391 7.0052 7.1902
July 7.6427 7.1325 7.3251
August 7.8030 7.5555 7.6936
September 7.6465 7.4104 7.5318
October 7.5770 7.2569 7.4567
November 7.4138 7.1581 7.2836
December 7.4519 7.1582 7.3050