2012 WST to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.9859 ISK

YEARLY LOW

50.5302 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.1376 ISK

2012 WST to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 56.9859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 50.5302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4557 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.9318 to the December average rate of 55.4010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.9859 was up 6.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.7366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284,929 ISK

2011 Average 249,905 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 252,651 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,278.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.5612

51.5109

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 54.2386, compared to 54.0365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.2386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.0365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 3.7516 ISK (High: 55.9854 / Low: 52.2338). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5207 ISK (High: 56.6569 / Low: 55.1362).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.7516

April Spread (Stable) ±1.5207

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6862 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 56.1404) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1341 (+14.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 56.1404

2011 Avg (March) 49.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.0414	50.5302	51.9318
February	56.0090	53.2555	54.1186
March	56.9859	54.9543	56.1404
April	56.6569	55.1362	55.7267
May	55.9717	52.6441	54.0405
June	55.9854	52.2338	53.4739
July	54.6640	52.3082	53.5944
August	52.9936	51.0408	51.9730
September	55.1991	52.2235	53.7076
October	55.6703	53.3118	54.1878
November	56.2959	53.9486	55.3551
December	56.4794	54.2668	55.4010