YEARLY HIGH
117.4078 ISK
YEARLY LOW
97.5300 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.6588 ISK

2017 BSD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 117.4078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 97.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8778 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.2868 to the December average rate of 104.7993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.4078 was down 10.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 130.9900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 587,039 ISK
2016 Average 603,754 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 487,650 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,389.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

115.6256
99.5593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 108.1706, compared to 105.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.9753 ISK (High: 114.7559 / Low: 106.7807). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7900 ISK (High: 106.5100 / Low: 104.7200).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.9753
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.5544 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.5544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 114.2868) against the same month in 2016 (average: 129.9460), the exchange rate shifted by -15.6592 (-12.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 114.2868
2016 Avg (January) 129.9460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.4078 112.5025 114.2868
February 114.7559 106.7807 111.5011
March 113.4200 106.5400 109.2107
April 113.7400 106.1491 110.3408
May 106.4602 98.9800 102.7864
June 105.1300 97.5300 100.8982
July 107.9000 101.8200 104.2625
August 108.8500 104.1900 105.8554
September 108.0500 104.9400 106.3601
October 106.5100 104.7200 105.4790
November 106.3100 102.8342 104.1258
December 106.0400 103.2516 104.7993