YEARLY HIGH
78.0057 ISK
YEARLY LOW
69.4281 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.7625 ISK

2022 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 78.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 69.4281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5776 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6499 to the December average rate of 77.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 78.0057 was down 2.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 80.3648, 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 390,028 ISK
2021 Average 383,970 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 347,140 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,888.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

77.6332
70.2189
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 72.3165, compared to 73.2085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.3165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.2085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 3.6765 ISK (High: 76.8470 / Low: 73.1704). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2298 ISK (High: 71.6198 / Low: 70.3900).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.6765
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0620 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 77.0153) against the same month in 2021 (average: 75.1846), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8307 (+2.43%).

2022 Avg (December) 77.0153
2021 Avg (December) 75.1846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.7993 72.8530 74.6499
February 73.4168 71.7989 72.5878
March 74.9036 72.1470 73.3945
April 72.7246 70.4785 71.5708
May 72.4291 69.4318 70.8368
June 71.9059 69.4281 70.8590
July 71.6198 70.3900 71.1381
August 72.5921 70.4407 71.7745
September 73.0012 70.5238 71.9007
October 73.7716 71.4344 72.2514
November 76.8470 73.1704 75.1709
December 78.0057 75.5309 77.0153