YEARLY HIGH
16.2008 BIF
YEARLY LOW
13.8901 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1297 BIF

2022 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 16.2008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 13.8901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3107 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5230 to the December average rate of 14.5261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.2008 was down 1.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.4934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,004 BIF
2021 Average 77,777 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 69,451 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,553.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.2274
14.1257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BIF 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 15.6697, compared to 14.5898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 1.0522 BIF (High: 16.1926 / Low: 15.1403). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3016 BIF (High: 14.6749 / Low: 14.3733).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0522
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5700 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 16.0523) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.2068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8455 (+5.56%).

2022 Avg (February) 16.0523
2021 Avg (February) 15.2068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6591 15.2761 15.5230
February 16.2008 15.7372 16.0523
March 15.9913 15.0004 15.5384
April 16.0914 15.4323 15.7267
May 16.1926 15.1403 15.5345
June 16.0330 15.3898 15.6433
July 15.4111 14.8399 15.0733
August 15.1871 14.4972 14.8313
September 14.8694 14.1593 14.5045
October 14.6008 14.1776 14.3025
November 14.7109 13.8901 14.3009
December 14.6749 14.3733 14.5261