YEARLY HIGH
1.8475 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.6705 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7420 ISK

2019 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.8475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.6705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1770 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6947 to the December average rate of 1.7146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8475 was up 3.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7833, 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 9,238 ISK
2018 Average 7,911 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 8,353 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 884.93 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8265
1.6723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.7323, compared to 1.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0942 ISK (High: 1.8475 / Low: 1.7533). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 ISK (High: 1.7647 / Low: 1.7448).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0680 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.8137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2633 (+16.98%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.8137
2018 Avg (July) 1.5504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7133 1.6720 1.6947
February 1.7114 1.6705 1.6852
March 1.7750 1.6860 1.7253
April 1.7724 1.7065 1.7336
May 1.7832 1.7402 1.7603
June 1.8136 1.7705 1.7948
July 1.8475 1.7533 1.8137
August 1.7808 1.7192 1.7457
September 1.7819 1.7166 1.7532
October 1.7647 1.7448 1.7539
November 1.7591 1.6921 1.7295
December 1.7415 1.6935 1.7146