YEARLY HIGH
0.1052 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0917 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0968 MDL

2012 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.1052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0953 to the December average rate of 0.0961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1052 was down 1.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1068, 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 526 MDL
2011 Average 505 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 459 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.49 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1050
0.0917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MDL 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 0.0944, compared to 0.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0079 MDL (High: 0.1035 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MDL (High: 0.0959 / Low: 0.0946).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1039) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+4.77%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1039
2011 Avg (August) 0.0992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0959 0.0946 0.0953
February 0.0977 0.0937 0.0959
March 0.0946 0.0931 0.0937
April 0.0936 0.0917 0.0928
May 0.0953 0.0922 0.0935
June 0.0975 0.0923 0.0949
July 0.1035 0.0956 0.0984
August 0.1052 0.1020 0.1039
September 0.1023 0.0994 0.1010
October 0.1006 0.0960 0.0987
November 0.0986 0.0954 0.0970
December 0.0986 0.0937 0.0961