YEARLY HIGH
0.5258 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.4479 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4867 BTN

2015 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 0.5258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.4479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0779 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4736 to the December average rate of 0.5135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5258 was down 4.44% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5503, 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 2,629 BTN
2014 Average 2,617 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,240 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.58 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5235
0.4502
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 0.4707, compared to 0.5028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0448 BTN (High: 0.5184 / Low: 0.4737). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BTN (High: 0.4731 / Low: 0.4640).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0448
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5135) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5010), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+2.50%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5135
2014 Avg (December) 0.5010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4956 0.4547 0.4736
February 0.4731 0.4640 0.4697
March 0.4638 0.4495 0.4563
April 0.4815 0.4479 0.4606
May 0.4884 0.4723 0.4812
June 0.4881 0.4701 0.4826
July 0.4800 0.4655 0.4748
August 0.5184 0.4737 0.4934
September 0.5249 0.5119 0.5174
October 0.5241 0.5026 0.5140
November 0.5109 0.4983 0.5037
December 0.5258 0.5031 0.5135