YEARLY HIGH
1.6035 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.1090 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2479 ISK

2020 ALL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ALL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1.6035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4945 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1233 to the December average rate of 1.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.6035 was up 37.51% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,018 ISK
2019 Average 5,578 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 5,545 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,472.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3387
1.1037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.1990, compared to 1.2968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.3504 ISK (High: 1.6035 / Low: 1.2531). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 ISK (High: 1.1317 / Low: 1.1090).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3504
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.2865) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1407 (+12.28%).

2020 Avg (July) 1.2865
2019 Avg (July) 1.1458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1317 1.1090 1.1233
February 1.1406 1.1118 1.1302
March 1.2557 1.1342 1.2012
April 1.2934 1.2182 1.2512
May 1.2931 1.1478 1.2589
June 1.2673 1.1857 1.2292
July 1.6035 1.2531 1.2865
August 1.3205 1.2896 1.3040
September 1.3350 1.2903 1.3098
October 1.3353 1.3076 1.3191
November 1.3310 1.2823 1.3064
December 1.2694 1.2296 1.2552