YEARLY HIGH
126.9501 ISK
YEARLY LOW
116.3803 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.5563 ISK

2019 BMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 126.9501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 116.3803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5698 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.6787 to the December average rate of 122.0291, 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 126.9501 was up 1.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 125.3100, 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 634,750 ISK
2018 Average 541,278 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 581,902 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,848.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

125.3916
119.1593
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 121.2219, compared to 123.8907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.2219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.8907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 6.2600 ISK (High: 122.7499 / Low: 116.4899). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7801 ISK (High: 125.4300 / Low: 123.6499).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.2600
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7801

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 1.4994 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 124.8723) against the same month in 2018 (average: 110.4420), the exchange rate shifted by +14.4303 (+13.07%).

2019 Avg (September) 124.8723
2018 Avg (September) 110.4420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 121.5298 116.3803 119.6787
February 121.1300 118.8200 119.8282
March 122.7499 116.4899 119.8787
April 122.8699 118.8498 120.4753
May 124.4300 121.2599 122.8058
June 126.3701 123.5101 124.6647
July 126.6600 120.7300 124.6342
August 126.0102 121.2302 123.7371
September 126.9501 123.1002 124.8723
October 125.4300 123.6499 124.5429
November 125.0800 121.3600 123.5285
December 123.4300 121.0500 122.0291