YEARLY HIGH
11.0788 ISK
YEARLY LOW
9.5592 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3089 ISK

2017 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 11.0788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 9.5592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5196 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7930 to the December average rate of 10.3225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0788 was down 5.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.6772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,394 ISK
2016 Average 55,412 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 47,796 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,597.93 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.8840
9.7924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 10.3840, compared to 10.2338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.7469 ISK (High: 10.9392 / Low: 10.1923). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3364 ISK (High: 10.2883 / Low: 9.9518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7469
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3364

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 0.5811 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.7930) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4898 (-4.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.7930
2016 Avg (January) 11.2828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0788 10.5344 10.7930
February 10.9478 10.2816 10.6613
March 10.9392 10.1923 10.5678
April 10.7767 10.1615 10.4898
May 10.1713 9.6592 9.9086
June 10.2343 9.5592 9.8834
July 10.4716 9.9510 10.1869
August 10.6273 10.1821 10.3669
September 10.6259 10.2372 10.4644
October 10.2883 9.9518 10.1605
November 10.1020 9.7135 9.9012
December 10.6665 9.9661 10.3225