YEARLY HIGH
2.6519 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.2598 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4933 ISK

2011 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 2.6519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 2.2598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3922 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5686 to the December average rate of 2.3045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6519 was down 8.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.8988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,260 ISK
2010 Average 13,358 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 11,299 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,960.85 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6401
2.2740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 2.5603, compared to 2.4263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1669 ISK (High: 2.6241 / Low: 2.4571). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0571 ISK (High: 2.5865 / Low: 2.5294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1669
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 2.6096) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0223 (-0.85%).

2011 Avg (July) 2.6096
2010 Avg (July) 2.6319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6250 2.5161 2.5686
February 2.5981 2.5171 2.5661
March 2.5865 2.5294 2.5626
April 2.5753 2.5045 2.5444
May 2.5894 2.4916 2.5502
June 2.6059 2.5384 2.5697
July 2.6519 2.5625 2.6096
August 2.6241 2.4571 2.5244
September 2.5143 2.3916 2.4535
October 2.4189 2.2774 2.3562
November 2.3475 2.2607 2.3099
December 2.3256 2.2598 2.3045