YEARLY HIGH
21.5588 BIF
YEARLY LOW
20.1775 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9085 BIF

2024 ISK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the ISK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 21.5588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 20.1775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3813 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8425 to the December average rate of 21.2549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 21.5588 was down 0.75% compared to the 2023 peak of 21.7225, 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 107,794 BIF
2023 Average 92,659 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 100,887 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,906.52 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

21.3373
20.3479
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 20.7170, compared to 21.1000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.8026 BIF (High: 21.5286 / Low: 20.7259). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3454 BIF (High: 21.0616 / Low: 20.7162).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8026
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4216 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 21.2325) against the same month in 2023 (average: 20.4793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7532 (+3.68%).

2024 Avg (October) 21.2325
2023 Avg (October) 20.4793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0763 20.6504 20.8425
February 20.9912 20.5600 20.7631
March 21.1815 20.5335 20.8520
April 20.6721 20.1775 20.4304
May 20.9417 20.4778 20.6769
June 20.9624 20.5842 20.7369
July 21.0616 20.7162 20.9045
August 21.1214 20.7150 20.9111
September 21.5103 20.7496 21.1371
October 21.5588 20.9730 21.2325
November 21.5286 20.7259 21.1602
December 21.4572 20.9965 21.2549