YEARLY HIGH
81.4445 ISK
YEARLY LOW
77.6422 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.1132 ISK

2014 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 81.4445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 77.6422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8022 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.5840 to the December average rate of 78.8129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 81.4445 was down 8.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 88.6893, 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 407,222 ISK
2013 Average 414,246 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 388,211 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,011.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

80.8199
77.9891
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 79.5441, compared to 78.6823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.5441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.6823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 1.7940 ISK (High: 79.8633 / Low: 78.0693). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4885 ISK (High: 79.4664 / Low: 78.9779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7940
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 80.5840) against the same month in 2013 (average: 87.2973), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7133 (-7.69%).

2014 Avg (January) 80.5840
2013 Avg (January) 87.2973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.4445 79.9295 80.5840
February 80.3660 79.2955 79.7279
March 80.2398 79.1371 79.7152
April 79.4664 78.9779 79.2275
May 79.5092 78.5716 79.0291
June 79.1659 78.6725 78.9807
July 79.3717 78.5852 79.0358
August 79.2959 78.4147 78.8959
September 78.7302 77.8969 78.3410
October 78.7027 77.6422 78.2250
November 79.8633 78.0693 78.7833
December 79.2760 78.1663 78.8129