2018 BAM to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.6605 ISK

YEARLY LOW

61.9233 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.2998 ISK

2018 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 72.6605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 61.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7371 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.0119 to the December average rate of 70.1169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.6605 was up 9.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.3151, 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 363,302 ISK

2017 Average 307,694 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 309,617 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,685.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.5501

61.6977

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 63.2798, compared to 67.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2779 ISK (High: 70.4575 / Low: 66.1796). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0960 ISK (High: 64.5064 / Low: 63.4104).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2779

January Spread (Stable) ±1.0960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5288 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 71.6457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.4838), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1619 (+14.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 71.6457

2017 Avg (November) 62.4838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	64.5064	63.4104	64.0119
February	64.3605	63.1912	63.7617
March	63.3139	61.9642	62.7198
April	63.3778	61.9233	62.6021
May	63.5790	62.2029	62.8373
June	64.6488	62.4054	63.7463
July	65.4257	62.4960	63.7662
August	64.3270	62.5200	63.5760
September	67.4358	64.1846	66.0125
October	70.4575	66.1796	68.8011
November	72.6605	70.2605	71.6457
December	72.1613	67.8840	70.1169