YEARLY HIGH
0.3069 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2429 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2802 ISK

2020 AMD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0640 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2578 to the December average rate of 0.2618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3069 was up 14.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,535 ISK
2019 Average 1,276 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,214 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3001
0.2540
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AMD 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 0.2785, compared to 0.2819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0289 ISK (High: 0.2718 / Low: 0.2429). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 ISK (High: 0.2872 / Low: 0.2801).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2948) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0462 (+18.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2948
2019 Avg (April) 0.2487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2606 0.2514 0.2578
February 0.2685 0.2570 0.2644
March 0.2871 0.2645 0.2761
April 0.3069 0.2839 0.2948
May 0.3066 0.2808 0.2963
June 0.2899 0.2722 0.2814
July 0.2926 0.2791 0.2873
August 0.2872 0.2801 0.2838
September 0.2917 0.2803 0.2861
October 0.2933 0.2861 0.2887
November 0.2934 0.2760 0.2835
December 0.2718 0.2429 0.2618