YEARLY HIGH
0.1013 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0841 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0944 BWP

2018 ISK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.1013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0949 to the December average rate of 0.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1013 was down 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1046, 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 507 BWP
2017 Average 486 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 420 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0994
0.0854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BWP 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 0.0957, compared to 0.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0076 BWP (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0952).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0965), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0982
2017 Avg (August) 0.0965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0955 0.0936 0.0949
February 0.0960 0.0938 0.0947
March 0.0970 0.0952 0.0962
April 0.0980 0.0959 0.0970
May 0.0976 0.0935 0.0955
June 0.0989 0.0944 0.0957
July 0.0987 0.0957 0.0968
August 0.1013 0.0957 0.0982
September 0.1010 0.0955 0.0977
October 0.0951 0.0881 0.0912
November 0.0890 0.0841 0.0865
December 0.0926 0.0850 0.0888