YEARLY HIGH
11.4972 ISK
YEARLY LOW
10.5635 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9389 ISK

2022 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 11.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 10.5635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9337 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1116 to the December average rate of 11.0433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.4972 was down 3.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.9560, 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 57,486 ISK
2021 Average 57,285 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 52,817 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,668.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.2980
10.7101
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 10.9734, compared to 10.9045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5293 ISK (High: 11.4972 / Low: 10.9679). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1934 ISK (High: 10.8783 / Low: 10.6849).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5293
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1934

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2721 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 11.2490) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.5208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2717 (-2.36%).

2022 Avg (March) 11.2490
2021 Avg (March) 11.5208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2467 10.9304 11.1116
February 11.0304 10.7264 10.8395
March 11.4972 10.9679 11.2490
April 11.2723 10.7780 11.0545
May 10.9595 10.5635 10.7955
June 11.0631 10.6206 10.7902
July 10.8783 10.6849 10.8011
August 11.0958 10.7190 10.9607
September 11.0731 10.6207 10.8409
October 10.8538 10.6015 10.7591
November 11.2533 10.8543 11.0219
December 11.2244 10.8839 11.0433