YEARLY HIGH
79.9092 ISK
YEARLY LOW
72.2563 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.2690 ISK

2023 BAM to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 79.9092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 72.2563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6529 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.6236 to the December average rate of 76.9302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 79.9092 was up 2.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 78.0057, 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 399,546 ISK
2022 Average 363,841 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 361,281 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,264.47 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

79.1294
73.0593
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 77.2542, compared to 75.2838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.2838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 3.5887 ISK (High: 78.8309 / Low: 75.2422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1215 ISK (High: 77.3988 / Low: 76.2774).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5887
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7913 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 78.6236) against the same month in 2022 (average: 74.6499), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9737 (+5.32%).

2023 Avg (January) 78.6236
2022 Avg (January) 74.6499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.9092 77.0150 78.6236
February 79.4655 77.4946 78.3663
March 77.4868 75.5385 76.5750
April 77.3761 75.9755 76.5888
May 77.7345 76.3535 76.9937
June 77.5447 75.1211 76.3779
July 76.4035 74.0043 75.0201
August 74.3093 72.2563 73.5652
September 75.0008 73.1538 73.9945
October 75.9872 74.0991 74.8940
November 78.8309 75.2422 77.2987
December 77.3988 76.2774 76.9302