YEARLY HIGH
1.8600 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.5131 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6387 ISK

2017 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.8600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 1.5131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3469 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6781 to the December average rate of 1.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8600 was down 5.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9624, 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 9,300 ISK
2016 Average 8,988 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,565 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,734.62 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7237
1.5514
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 1.6445, compared to 1.6328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2343 ISK (High: 1.8600 / Low: 1.6258). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 ISK (High: 1.6373 / Low: 1.6046).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2343
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6702) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7640), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0938 (-5.32%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6702
2016 Avg (August) 1.7640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7114 1.6546 1.6781
February 1.6949 1.5991 1.6618
March 1.7484 1.5957 1.6565
April 1.7527 1.6525 1.7093
May 1.6583 1.5342 1.5956
June 1.6302 1.5131 1.5657
July 1.6717 1.5757 1.6173
August 1.8600 1.6258 1.6702
September 1.6805 1.6101 1.6518
October 1.6373 1.6046 1.6204
November 1.6425 1.5858 1.6059
December 1.6571 1.6006 1.6313