2020 BWP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4497 ISK

YEARLY LOW

11.2576 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8228 ISK

2020 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 12.4497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 11.2576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1922 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5139 to the December average rate of 11.6942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.4497 was up 4.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.9447, 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 62,249 ISK

2019 Average 56,980 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 56,288 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,960.80 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.3129

11.4342

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 11.6895, compared to 11.9560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0791 ISK (High: 12.4497 / Low: 11.3707). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3392 ISK (High: 11.6075 / Low: 11.2683).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0791

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.5455 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 11.7608) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.2016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5592 (+4.99%).

2020 Avg (March) 11.7608

2019 Avg (March) 11.2016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6175	11.2688	11.5139
February	11.6075	11.2683	11.5074
March	12.4497	11.3707	11.7608
April	12.0997	11.6032	11.8703
May	12.1427	11.4752	11.8885
June	11.8792	11.2576	11.5962
July	12.1887	11.6711	11.9436
August	11.9982	11.4727	11.7462
September	12.1688	11.7433	11.9757
October	12.3730	11.9396	12.1369
November	12.3944	12.0418	12.2397
December	11.8522	11.4087	11.6942