YEARLY HIGH
13.6729 SOS
YEARLY LOW
12.3278 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9680 SOS

2012 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 13.6729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 12.3278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3451 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1749 to the December average rate of 12.7305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6729 was down 5.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.4966, 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 68,365 SOS
2011 Average 69,598 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 61,639 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,725.51 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6037
12.6081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 12.9155, compared to 13.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8830 SOS (High: 13.4390 / Low: 12.5560). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2497 SOS (High: 12.9199 / Low: 12.6702).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8830
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2497

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 0.3733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 13.5207) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.2656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7449 (-5.22%).

2012 Avg (August) 13.5207
2011 Avg (August) 14.2656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4227 12.9383 13.1749
February 13.3347 12.9424 13.1796
March 12.9879 12.7324 12.8780
April 12.9199 12.6702 12.8147
May 13.0235 12.4544 12.7502
June 13.0602 12.3278 12.6955
July 13.4390 12.5560 12.8890
August 13.6729 13.3131 13.5207
September 13.4319 13.0083 13.2274
October 13.2831 12.6269 13.0644
November 12.8367 12.5156 12.6911
December 12.9205 12.4559 12.7305