2018 ISK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6642 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5607 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6332 BTN

2018 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.6642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.5607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1034 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6195 to the December average rate of 0.5865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6642 was up 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6609, 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 3,321 BTN

2017 Average 3,054 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,804 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 517.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.5771

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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 0.6424, compared to 0.6239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0457 BTN (High: 0.6065 / Low: 0.5607). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BTN (High: 0.6621 / Low: 0.6551).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0442 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0471 (+7.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6525

2017 Avg (September) 0.6055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6327	0.6058	0.6195
February	0.6468	0.6280	0.6377
March	0.6625	0.6465	0.6537
April	0.6621	0.6551	0.6591
May	0.6580	0.6370	0.6498
June	0.6494	0.6235	0.6347
July	0.6572	0.6376	0.6450
August	0.6621	0.6307	0.6461
September	0.6642	0.6357	0.6525
October	0.6513	0.6065	0.6287
November	0.6065	0.5607	0.5845
December	0.6034	0.5679	0.5865