YEARLY HIGH
0.0069 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0065 ISK

2012 STD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0065 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0069 was up 0.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0069, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35 ISK
2011 Average 33 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 30 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0069
0.0059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 ISK (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ISK (High: 0.0067 / Low: 0.0066).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0068) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.63%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0068
2011 Avg (December) 0.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
February 0.0068 0.0066 0.0066
March 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
April 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
May 0.0069 0.0066 0.0067
June 0.0069 0.0064 0.0066
July 0.0065 0.0060 0.0064
August 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
September 0.0064 0.0060 0.0063
October 0.0067 0.0063 0.0065
November 0.0067 0.0066 0.0067
December 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068