YEARLY HIGH
130.9900 ISK
YEARLY LOW
110.2385 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.7665 ISK

2016 BSD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BSD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 130.9900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 110.2385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7515 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.9460 to the December average rate of 112.5987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 130.9900 was down 6.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 139.9360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 654,950 ISK
2015 Average 659,253 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 551,192 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,757.51 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

131.7130
110.5088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD to ISK 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 125.9013, compared to 115.6316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.9013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.6316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 6.0155 ISK (High: 129.7841 / Low: 123.7686). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7537 ISK (High: 130.9900 / Low: 129.2363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.0155
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 129.9460) against the same month in 2015 (average: 131.4429), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4969 (-1.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 129.9460
2015 Avg (January) 131.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.9900 129.2363 129.9460
February 129.5277 126.4080 128.0022
March 129.7841 123.7686 126.5871
April 125.0900 122.6724 123.9258
May 125.2460 121.6260 123.6331
June 125.2220 121.4530 123.3137
July 122.9960 119.6166 121.9354
August 120.3320 116.5000 118.0589
September 116.0552 114.1382 114.8195
October 114.7300 112.8640 114.1015
November 113.4366 110.5978 112.2758
December 114.7985 110.2385 112.5987