YEARLY HIGH
1.7833 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.5056 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5820 ISK

2018 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 1.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.5056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2777 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6146 to the December average rate of 1.7055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7833 was down 4.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,917 ISK
2017 Average 8,193 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,528 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,388.67 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 1.5575, compared to 1.6066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1345 ISK (High: 1.7833 / Low: 1.6488). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 ISK (High: 1.5264 / Low: 1.5103).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1345
April Spread (Stable) Âą0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.7117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1058 (+6.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.7117
2017 Avg (November) 1.6059

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Month High Low Average
January 1.6507 1.5806 1.6146
February 1.5924 1.5461 1.5684
March 1.5468 1.5095 1.5299
April 1.5264 1.5103 1.5172
May 1.5700 1.5198 1.5392
June 1.6039 1.5399 1.5758
July 1.5685 1.5217 1.5504
August 1.5856 1.5103 1.5480
September 1.5731 1.5056 1.5327
October 1.6488 1.5354 1.5914
November 1.7833 1.6488 1.7117
December 1.7609 1.6574 1.7055