2018 BWP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8962 ISK

YEARLY LOW

9.8690 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6076 ISK

2018 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 11.8962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 9.8690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0272 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5422 to the December average rate of 11.2683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8962 was up 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0788, 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 59,481 ISK

2017 Average 51,537 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 49,345 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,135.81 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6964

10.0469

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 10.4555, compared to 10.7597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.9699 ISK (High: 11.7677 / Low: 10.7978). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1949 ISK (High: 10.5012 / Low: 10.3062).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.9699

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.2907 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.5590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.9012), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6577 (+16.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.5590

2017 Avg (November) 9.9012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6798	10.4660	10.5422
February	10.6662	10.4194	10.5636
March	10.5012	10.3062	10.3998
April	10.4327	10.2031	10.3113
May	10.6998	10.2418	10.4704
June	10.5885	10.1085	10.4458
July	10.4529	10.1323	10.3321
August	10.4497	9.8690	10.1843
September	10.4660	9.9054	10.2388
October	11.3539	10.5192	10.9756
November	11.8962	11.2338	11.5590
December	11.7677	10.7978	11.2683