YEARLY HIGH
0.2595 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2240 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2453 ISK

2012 XAF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2433 to the December average rate of 0.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2595 was up 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,298 ISK
2011 Average 1,221 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,120 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2570
0.2243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2486, compared to 0.2419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0147 ISK (High: 0.2415 / Low: 0.2268). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ISK (High: 0.2510 / Low: 0.2473).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+4.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2533
2011 Avg (December) 0.2428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2469 0.2402 0.2433
February 0.2565 0.2453 0.2487
March 0.2572 0.2508 0.2542
April 0.2572 0.2534 0.2543
May 0.2537 0.2462 0.2477
June 0.2468 0.2391 0.2436
July 0.2415 0.2268 0.2360
August 0.2339 0.2240 0.2271
September 0.2451 0.2337 0.2408
October 0.2516 0.2414 0.2454
November 0.2510 0.2473 0.2488
December 0.2595 0.2490 0.2533