YEARLY HIGH
1.4417 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.2968 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3702 ISK

2012 VUV to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VUV to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.4417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.2968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1449 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3422 to the December average rate of 1.3933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4417 was up 7.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,209 ISK
2011 Average 6,372 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 6,484 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 724.61 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4247
1.3006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 1.3786, compared to 1.3618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0874 ISK (High: 1.4112 / Low: 1.3238). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 ISK (High: 1.3276 / Low: 1.2968).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0874
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.4143) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1803 (+14.61%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.4143
2011 Avg (March) 1.2341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3652 1.3119 1.3422
February 1.4183 1.3596 1.3851
March 1.4417 1.3944 1.4143
April 1.4225 1.3780 1.4037
May 1.3883 1.3441 1.3660
June 1.3952 1.3298 1.3606
July 1.4112 1.3238 1.3779
August 1.3276 1.2968 1.3110
September 1.3740 1.3214 1.3468
October 1.3908 1.3325 1.3556
November 1.4120 1.3677 1.3860
December 1.4132 1.3702 1.3933