YEARLY HIGH
1.8025 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.6359 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7207 ISK

2022 BTN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BTN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.8025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 1.6359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1666 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7334 to the December average rate of 1.7257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8025 was up 0.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7893, 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 9,012 ISK
2021 Average 8,596 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 8,180 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 832.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7791
1.6591
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 1.6971, compared to 1.7443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.1022 ISK (High: 1.7381 / Low: 1.6359). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 ISK (High: 1.7418 / Low: 1.7115).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0643 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.7646) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+0.53%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.7646
2021 Avg (November) 1.7554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7581 1.7093 1.7334
February 1.7039 1.6466 1.6691
March 1.7502 1.6756 1.7097
April 1.7173 1.6752 1.6963
May 1.7381 1.6359 1.6956
June 1.7023 1.6443 1.6788
July 1.7413 1.6919 1.7157
August 1.7815 1.7045 1.7423
September 1.7933 1.7408 1.7691
October 1.7709 1.7314 1.7486
November 1.8025 1.7204 1.7646
December 1.7418 1.7115 1.7257