YEARLY HIGH
72.7274 ISK
YEARLY LOW
67.4414 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.1615 ISK

2019 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 72.7274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 67.4414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2860 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.9059 to the December average rate of 69.3182, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 72.7274 was up 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 72.6605, 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 363,637 ISK
2018 Average 326,524 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 337,207 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,430.05 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

72.2172
68.9450
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 70.0261, compared to 70.2968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.0261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.2968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.9198 ISK (High: 72.7274 / Low: 68.8077). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7356 ISK (High: 70.2172 / Low: 68.4816).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.9198
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7356

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0898 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 71.4941) against the same month in 2018 (average: 63.7662), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7279 (+12.12%).

2019 Avg (July) 71.4941
2018 Avg (July) 63.7662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.1624 68.1117 69.9059
February 70.2172 68.4816 69.5506
March 70.4847 67.4414 69.3121
April 70.5587 68.3132 69.2177
May 71.0565 69.2117 70.2259
June 72.6454 70.4572 71.9446
July 72.7274 68.8077 71.4941
August 71.3342 69.2571 70.4042
September 71.9530 68.8572 70.3407
October 71.3153 69.2797 70.3846
November 70.7622 68.2486 69.8392
December 70.3785 68.3079 69.3182