2020 ISK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5927 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.5143 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5482 BTN

2020 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.5143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5769 to the December average rate of 0.5780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5927 was down 0.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5986, 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 2,964 BTN

2019 Average 2,871 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 2,572 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.05 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5831

0.5222

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 0.5512, compared to 0.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5512

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0516 BTN (High: 0.5810 / Low: 0.5294). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 BTN (High: 0.5336 / Low: 0.5255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5769) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5901), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-2.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5769

2019 Avg (January) 0.5901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5927	0.5714	0.5769
February	0.5795	0.5590	0.5649
March	0.5810	0.5294	0.5522
April	0.5358	0.5171	0.5273
May	0.5569	0.5143	0.5276
June	0.5753	0.5417	0.5581
July	0.5560	0.5329	0.5417
August	0.5547	0.5331	0.5455
September	0.5430	0.5222	0.5328
October	0.5336	0.5255	0.5289
November	0.5570	0.5275	0.5438
December	0.5888	0.5629	0.5780