2012 TOP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

75.8373 ISK

YEARLY LOW

67.7649 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.9949 ISK

2012 TOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 75.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 67.7649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0724 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0127 to the December average rate of 72.8315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 75.8373 was up 5.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 71.8743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379,187 ISK

2011 Average 331,070 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 338,824 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,362.25 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

75.4466

68.0009

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 72.7993, compared to 71.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 4.7168 ISK (High: 75.4522 / Low: 70.7354). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8341 ISK (High: 75.4976 / Low: 73.6634).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.7168

April Spread (Stable) ±1.8341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.1809 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 74.8261) against the same month in 2011 (average: 62.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7317 (+20.50%).

2012 Avg (March) 74.8261

2011 Avg (March) 62.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.3620	69.5575	71.0127
February	74.6886	71.7850	72.8667
March	75.8373	73.3110	74.8261
April	75.4976	73.6634	74.4824
May	74.9057	70.7792	72.3398
June	72.7481	69.9745	71.2680
July	71.9189	68.9494	70.8023
August	69.8869	67.7649	68.6214
September	72.3356	69.3500	70.4307
October	73.3685	70.1528	71.2305
November	75.4522	70.7354	73.2263
December	74.3589	71.2801	72.8315