YEARLY HIGH
0.0888 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0803 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0846 BWP

2020 ISK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0869 to the December average rate of 0.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0888 was down 3.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0921, 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 444 BWP
2019 Average 439 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 402 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.53 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0874
0.0812
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 0.0856, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0076 BWP (High: 0.0879 / Low: 0.0803). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BWP (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0807).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.0863) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.51%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.0863
2019 Avg (June) 0.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0861 0.0869
February 0.0887 0.0862 0.0869
March 0.0879 0.0803 0.0851
April 0.0862 0.0826 0.0843
May 0.0871 0.0824 0.0841
June 0.0888 0.0842 0.0863
July 0.0857 0.0820 0.0837
August 0.0872 0.0833 0.0852
September 0.0852 0.0822 0.0835
October 0.0838 0.0808 0.0824
November 0.0830 0.0807 0.0817
December 0.0877 0.0844 0.0855