YEARLY HIGH
72.4350 ISK
YEARLY LOW
65.1900 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.9537 ISK

2023 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 72.4350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 65.1900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2450 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.4493 to the December average rate of 68.9253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 72.4350 was down 2.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 74.3150, 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 362,175 ISK
2022 Average 338,246 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 325,950 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,225.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

72.0993
65.3545
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 69.8921, compared to 68.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.8921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 3.4300 ISK (High: 71.9050 / Low: 68.4750). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0700 ISK (High: 66.2600 / Low: 65.1900).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4300
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0700

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.5808 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 71.5373) against the same month in 2022 (average: 62.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0050 (+14.40%).

2023 Avg (February) 71.5373
2022 Avg (February) 62.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.3800 70.4650 71.4493
February 72.4350 69.6950 71.5373
March 71.2800 67.9100 69.9584
April 68.9250 67.4600 68.2473
May 70.4350 67.8100 69.2308
June 70.5350 67.2750 68.9297
July 68.6000 65.2350 66.3489
August 66.2600 65.1900 65.9165
September 68.9600 65.9581 67.6633
October 69.9900 68.5300 69.2988
November 71.9050 68.4750 69.9388
December 69.9900 67.8300 68.9253