2012 ZAR to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 16.8042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 13.7754.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0288 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4411 to the December average rate of 14.6898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8042 was down 3.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.4724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ZAR 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 15.8529, compared to 14.6842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1687 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.1000 ISK (High: 15.2008 / Low: 14.1009). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4586 ISK (High: 16.8042 / Low: 16.3456).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7287 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 16.6050) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.6672), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0622 (-0.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.8394 | 14.9967 | 15.4411 |
| February | 16.7737 | 15.8022 | 16.1105 |
| March | 16.8042 | 16.3456 | 16.6050 |
| April | 16.5926 | 15.8840 | 16.1892 |
| May | 16.2813 | 15.2153 | 15.5840 |
| June | 15.4842 | 14.9042 | 15.1877 |
| July | 15.6491 | 14.6631 | 15.2743 |
| August | 14.8175 | 14.3188 | 14.5456 |
| September | 15.1396 | 14.5064 | 14.8287 |
| October | 14.8215 | 13.7754 | 14.3177 |
| November | 14.7848 | 14.1366 | 14.4489 |
| December | 15.2008 | 14.1009 | 14.6898 |