2012 XDR to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |