YEARLY HIGH
0.6113 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5548 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5814 BTN

2022 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.6113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.5548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5769 to the December average rate of 0.5795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6113 was up 0.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6101, 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 3,056 BTN
2021 Average 2,910 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,774 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.41 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6026
0.5619
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 0.5894, compared to 0.5734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5894
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0359 BTN (High: 0.6113 / Low: 0.5753). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BTN (High: 0.5843 / Low: 0.5741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.5899) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.67%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.5899
2021 Avg (May) 0.5939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5850 0.5688 0.5769
February 0.6073 0.5869 0.5992
March 0.5968 0.5714 0.5850
April 0.5970 0.5823 0.5895
May 0.6113 0.5753 0.5899
June 0.6082 0.5874 0.5957
July 0.5910 0.5743 0.5829
August 0.5867 0.5613 0.5741
September 0.5745 0.5576 0.5653
October 0.5776 0.5647 0.5719
November 0.5813 0.5548 0.5668
December 0.5843 0.5741 0.5795