YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 XDR

2012 ISK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0056 was down 1.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0056, 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 28 XDR
2011 Average 27 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 25 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.61 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0055
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to XDR 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 0.0052, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0052). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0055) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.19%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0055
2011 Avg (August) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
March 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
April 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
June 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
July 0.0055 0.0052 0.0053
August 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
September 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
October 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
November 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
December 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051