YEARLY HIGH
60.2109 GNF
YEARLY LOW
53.4763 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.3545 GNF

2012 ISK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 60.2109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 53.4763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7346 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2602 to the December average rate of 55.7389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 60.2109 was down 9.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 66.4394, 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 301,054 GNF
2011 Average 298,140 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 267,382 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,672.96 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

59.9899
54.4891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GNF 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 55.6076, compared to 57.1014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.6076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.1014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.7765 GNF (High: 58.8435 / Low: 55.0670). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5392 GNF (High: 56.1215 / Low: 54.5823).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.7765
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 59.5315) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.6684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8631 (+1.47%).

2012 Avg (August) 59.5315
2011 Avg (August) 58.6684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.0482 55.4727 56.2602
February 56.9095 54.6861 56.0403
March 56.4931 53.5062 55.8228
April 56.1215 54.5823 55.3052
May 56.2646 53.4763 54.9475
June 56.9814 53.8644 55.2696
July 58.8435 55.0670 56.6363
August 60.2109 58.3046 59.5315
September 59.0277 56.3204 57.7308
October 58.3122 54.8138 57.1744
November 56.6915 54.8980 55.7963
December 57.0224 54.3303 55.7389