YEARLY HIGH
88.6893 ISK
YEARLY LOW
77.7244 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.8734 ISK

2013 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 88.6893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 77.7244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9649 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.2973 to the December average rate of 82.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 88.6893 was up 1.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 87.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 443,447 ISK
2012 Average 410,833 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 388,622 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,824.73 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

88.1083
78.3763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 83.0868, compared to 82.6601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.0868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.6601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.0690 ISK (High: 81.7934 / Low: 77.7244). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1944 ISK (High: 84.3973 / Low: 83.2030).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0690
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.3358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 87.2973) against the same month in 2012 (average: 81.4947), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8026 (+7.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 87.2973
2012 Avg (January) 81.4947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.6893 86.1385 87.2973
February 88.1347 84.2393 87.1612
March 84.1961 81.3089 82.8254
April 81.3649 77.9496 79.1873
May 81.7934 77.7244 80.0275
June 82.7821 81.5247 82.0219
July 83.4624 80.9277 81.9632
August 82.3704 80.6085 81.4042
September 83.8177 81.0029 82.4957
October 84.7092 83.3903 84.1752
November 84.3973 83.2030 83.7991
December 83.4148 80.9099 82.1231