YEARLY HIGH
1.9443 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.6871 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8266 ISK

2020 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.9443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2572 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7335 to the December average rate of 1.7301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9443 was up 5.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8475, 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 9,721 ISK
2019 Average 8,712 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 8,435 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.96 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 1.8171, compared to 1.8361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1677 ISK (High: 1.8888 / Low: 1.7211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 ISK (High: 1.9031 / Low: 1.8741).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1677
October Spread (Stable) Âą0.0290

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 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.8966) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1363 (+7.74%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.8966
2019 Avg (May) 1.7603

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Month High Low Average
January 1.7502 1.6871 1.7335
February 1.7890 1.7257 1.7705
March 1.8888 1.7211 1.8130
April 1.9340 1.8663 1.8968
May 1.9443 1.7955 1.8966
June 1.8462 1.7382 1.7923
July 1.8766 1.7986 1.8463
August 1.8757 1.8027 1.8335
September 1.9148 1.8415 1.8772
October 1.9031 1.8741 1.8906
November 1.8957 1.7954 1.8391
December 1.7766 1.6985 1.7301