YEARLY HIGH
0.6609 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5376 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6108 BTN

2017 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.6609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.5376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1233 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5960 to the December average rate of 0.6131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6609 was up 6.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6178, 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 3,304 BTN
2016 Average 2,789 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,688 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6444
0.5799
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 0.6089, compared to 0.6127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0775 BTN (High: 0.6151 / Low: 0.5376). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 BTN (High: 0.6232 / Low: 0.6108).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.6390) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0934 (+17.12%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.6390
2016 Avg (June) 0.5456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6044 0.5843 0.5960
February 0.6254 0.5900 0.6019
March 0.6267 0.5720 0.6041
April 0.6052 0.5706 0.5852
May 0.6518 0.6030 0.6272
June 0.6609 0.6134 0.6390
July 0.6346 0.5982 0.6184
August 0.6151 0.5376 0.5993
September 0.6211 0.5951 0.6055
October 0.6232 0.6108 0.6171
November 0.6306 0.6088 0.6228
December 0.6248 0.6035 0.6131