YEARLY HIGH
147.3400 ISK
YEARLY LOW
121.0500 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.3430 ISK

2020 BMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 147.3400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 121.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2900 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4766 to the December average rate of 127.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 147.3400 was up 16.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 126.9501, 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 736,700 ISK
2019 Average 612,848 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 605,250 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,450.08 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

146.5118
121.3825
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 134.7182, compared to 135.9678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.7182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.9678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.0600 ISK (High: 141.7500 / Low: 126.6900). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4100 ISK (High: 138.3100 / Low: 134.9000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.0600
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.1737 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 143.3776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 122.8058), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5718 (+16.75%).

2020 Avg (May) 143.3776
2019 Avg (May) 122.8058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.6900 121.0500 123.4766
February 128.4000 123.0050 126.5173
March 141.7500 126.6900 134.7785
April 147.2300 142.1200 144.4177
May 147.3400 135.8200 143.3776
June 139.6300 131.3800 135.7417
July 140.9000 134.4400 138.3519
August 138.3100 134.9000 136.6903
September 140.4800 134.9900 137.7953
October 141.2800 137.8000 139.0286
November 141.3046 132.9100 136.5571
December 130.8900 125.2376 127.3835