YEARLY HIGH
198.3857 ISK
YEARLY LOW
179.7577 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
191.5768 ISK

2012 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 198.3857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 179.7577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6279 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.7840 to the December average rate of 194.9231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 198.3857 was up 5.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.9390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 991,928 ISK
2011 Average 915,698 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 898,789 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,139.65 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

196.9266
180.2882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 193.0593, compared to 190.0942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.0593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.0942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 10.8925 ISK (High: 193.3266 / Low: 182.4341). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9092 ISK (High: 197.4101 / Low: 194.5009).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.8925
April Spread (Stable) ±2.9092

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 8.0415 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 194.9231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 186.9400), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9831 (+4.27%).

2012 Avg (December) 194.9231
2011 Avg (December) 186.9400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.0787 187.7306 189.7840
February 194.9066 189.4313 190.9855
March 195.7864 192.8724 194.5262
April 197.4101 194.5009 195.5401
May 197.2247 191.7344 194.3152
June 197.2160 190.0394 193.2049
July 193.3266 182.4341 189.7162
August 186.0779 179.7577 181.6747
September 192.0619 185.4231 188.5933
October 196.2064 188.4685 191.1167
November 196.9940 192.6920 194.5414
December 198.3857 192.3556 194.9231