YEARLY HIGH
11.6772 ISK
YEARLY LOW
10.3504 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0829 ISK

2016 BWP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 11.6772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 10.3504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3268 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2828 to the December average rate of 10.4855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.6772 was down 17.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.1258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,386 ISK
2015 Average 65,210 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 51,752 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,634.19 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5740
10.3848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.3222, compared to 10.8437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.6974 ISK (High: 11.5018 / Low: 10.8044). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1441 ISK (High: 11.3735 / Low: 11.2294).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6974
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4527 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 11.4749) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7600), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2851 (-16.61%).

2016 Avg (April) 11.4749
2015 Avg (April) 13.7600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5576 11.0874 11.2828
February 11.6544 11.1612 11.3509
March 11.5070 11.0656 11.3570
April 11.6772 11.2333 11.4749
May 11.5544 11.0726 11.2417
June 11.3778 11.0509 11.2259
July 11.3735 11.2294 11.3093
August 11.5018 10.8044 11.2530
September 10.9663 10.5525 10.8003
October 10.9204 10.6049 10.7302
November 10.7113 10.3504 10.4839
December 10.6533 10.3632 10.4855