YEARLY HIGH
4.3642 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.7299 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0323 ISK

2012 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 4.3642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 3.7299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6343 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9444 to the December average rate of 4.1249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3642 was up 4.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,821 ISK
2011 Average 19,760 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 18,649 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,171.41 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3567
3.7066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 4.1124, compared to 3.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3652 ISK (High: 4.2843 / Low: 3.9191). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 ISK (High: 4.0790 / Low: 4.0204).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3652
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2398 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 4.3025) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2484 (+6.13%).

2012 Avg (March) 4.3025
2011 Avg (March) 4.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0727 3.8077 3.9444
February 4.3141 4.0609 4.1353
March 4.3642 4.2141 4.3025
April 4.3448 4.2782 4.2999
May 4.2843 3.9191 4.1161
June 3.9838 3.7790 3.8763
July 3.9565 3.7573 3.8779
August 3.8032 3.7299 3.7608
September 4.0119 3.7748 3.9095
October 4.0617 3.9314 3.9876
November 4.0790 4.0204 4.0520
December 4.2438 4.0544 4.1249