YEARLY HIGH
129.6425 ISK
YEARLY LOW
115.1270 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.1187 ISK

2013 BMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 129.6425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 115.1270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5155 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.5345 to the December average rate of 117.2943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 129.6425 was down 0.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 130.7002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 648,213 ISK
2012 Average 625,461 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 575,635 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,577.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

129.6585
116.1702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 123.7975, compared to 120.4399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.7975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.4399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 8.1850 ISK (High: 124.2900 / Low: 116.1050). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8400 ISK (High: 121.5160 / Low: 119.6760).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.1850
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 127.6573) against the same month in 2012 (average: 123.3145), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3428 (+3.52%).

2013 Avg (February) 127.6573
2012 Avg (February) 123.3145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.4712 127.1775 128.5345
February 129.6425 126.1600 127.6573
March 126.7200 123.9400 125.0303
April 124.1725 116.8738 119.0147
May 124.2900 116.1050 120.7083
June 123.8700 120.0288 121.8396
July 126.6600 119.3262 122.6135
August 120.5860 118.2160 119.5956
September 121.5160 119.6760 120.8469
October 122.0700 119.8920 120.7635
November 122.7960 119.8160 121.5252
December 120.1090 115.1270 117.2943