YEARLY HIGH
0.0868 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0789 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0831 ISK

2012 LBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.0789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0821 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0868 was up 6.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 434 ISK
2011 Average 385 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 395 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.48 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0852
0.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to ISK 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0054 ISK (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ISK (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0832).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0847) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+11.05%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0847
2011 Avg (June) 0.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0834 0.0810 0.0821
February 0.0834 0.0811 0.0819
March 0.0847 0.0832 0.0838
April 0.0852 0.0834 0.0841
May 0.0868 0.0823 0.0843
June 0.0868 0.0826 0.0847
July 0.0859 0.0804 0.0837
August 0.0812 0.0789 0.0798
September 0.0830 0.0803 0.0816
October 0.0849 0.0812 0.0825
November 0.0858 0.0836 0.0845
December 0.0858 0.0831 0.0841