YEARLY HIGH
84.7463 ISK
YEARLY LOW
69.1363 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.9366 ISK

2020 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 84.7463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 69.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6099 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.0976 to the December average rate of 79.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 84.7463 was up 16.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 72.7274, 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 423,731 ISK
2019 Average 350,823 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 345,682 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,049.64 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

84.9913
68.7437
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 75.8431, compared to 82.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.8431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.4820 ISK (High: 79.6927 / Low: 71.2107). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5590 ISK (High: 70.6953 / Low: 69.1363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.4820
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.3491 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 83.6373) against the same month in 2019 (average: 70.3846), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2527 (+18.83%).

2020 Avg (October) 83.6373
2019 Avg (October) 70.3846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.6953 69.1363 70.0976
February 71.2654 69.4249 70.5720
March 79.6927 71.2107 76.1820
April 81.9049 79.2671 80.2068
May 81.7814 76.5997 79.9004
June 80.7011 75.2549 78.0999
July 82.3398 79.2767 80.9197
August 83.8543 81.4808 82.6372
September 84.7274 81.8275 83.0988
October 84.7463 82.9017 83.6373
November 84.3451 81.0244 82.6181
December 80.2306 77.9128 79.2690