YEARLY HIGH
63.4750 ISK
YEARLY LOW
58.1902 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.2781 ISK

2019 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 63.4750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 58.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2849 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.8393 to the December average rate of 61.0145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 63.4750 was up 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 62.6550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 317,375 ISK
2018 Average 270,639 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 290,951 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,424.40 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

62.6958
59.5797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 60.6110, compared to 61.9453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.6110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.9453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 3.1300 ISK (High: 61.3750 / Low: 58.2449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8900 ISK (High: 62.7150 / Low: 61.8250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.1300
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7497 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 62.4361) against the same month in 2018 (average: 55.2210), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2151 (+13.07%).

2019 Avg (September) 62.4361
2018 Avg (September) 55.2210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.7649 58.1902 59.8393
February 60.5650 59.4100 59.9141
March 61.3750 58.2449 59.9393
April 61.4349 59.4249 60.2377
May 62.2150 60.6300 61.4029
June 63.1851 61.7550 62.3323
July 63.3300 60.3650 62.3171
August 63.0051 60.6151 61.8686
September 63.4750 61.5501 62.4361
October 62.7150 61.8250 62.2714
November 62.5400 60.6800 61.7642
December 61.7150 60.5250 61.0145