YEARLY HIGH
0.6101 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5589 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5818 BTN

2021 ISK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.6101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.5589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0512 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5688 to the December average rate of 0.5789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6101 was up 2.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5927, 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 3,051 BTN
2020 Average 2,741 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,794 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.23 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6062
0.5630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BTN 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 0.5822, compared to 0.5815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0317 BTN (High: 0.6076 / Low: 0.5759). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 BTN (High: 0.6101 / Low: 0.5981).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.6026) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0445 (+7.96%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.6026
2020 Avg (June) 0.5581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5777 0.5607 0.5688
February 0.5768 0.5589 0.5666
March 0.5827 0.5636 0.5710
April 0.6076 0.5759 0.5902
May 0.6022 0.5865 0.5939
June 0.6101 0.5981 0.6026
July 0.6052 0.5892 0.5989
August 0.6014 0.5764 0.5879
September 0.5820 0.5666 0.5739
October 0.5850 0.5718 0.5799
November 0.5796 0.5598 0.5697
December 0.5876 0.5707 0.5789