YEARLY HIGH
0.5637 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.4171 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4801 BTN

2013 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.5637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.4171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1465 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4225 to the December average rate of 0.5278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5637 was up 24.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,818 BTN
2012 Average 2,106 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,086 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 732.61 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5387
0.4109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BTN 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 0.4449, compared to 0.5154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0578 BTN (High: 0.5637 / Low: 0.5059). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 BTN (High: 0.4276 / Low: 0.4171).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0578
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.5240) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0959 (+22.40%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.5240
2012 Avg (August) 0.4281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4276 0.4171 0.4225
February 0.4299 0.4184 0.4215
March 0.4414 0.4285 0.4353
April 0.4636 0.4375 0.4572
May 0.4654 0.4445 0.4550
June 0.4888 0.4598 0.4777
July 0.5077 0.4765 0.4875
August 0.5637 0.5059 0.5240
September 0.5602 0.5120 0.5280
October 0.5180 0.5007 0.5098
November 0.5212 0.5084 0.5151
December 0.5374 0.5187 0.5278