YEARLY HIGH
82.0870 ISK
YEARLY LOW
69.7686 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.1328 ISK

2020 ANG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ANG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 82.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 69.7686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3185 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.1212 to the December average rate of 70.9601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 82.0870 was up 12.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 72.8156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 410,435 ISK
2019 Average 341,535 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 348,843 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,592.41 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

81.5719
69.9954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 76.5170, compared to 75.7486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.5170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.7486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 8.6084 ISK (High: 79.3875 / Low: 70.7791). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9308 ISK (High: 77.0361 / Low: 75.1053).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.6084
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.1170 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 79.8993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 65.5041), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3952 (+21.98%).

2020 Avg (May) 79.8993
2019 Avg (May) 65.5041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.1799 71.4726 74.1212
February 79.3875 70.7791 73.5153
March 79.2038 70.8074 75.3337
April 82.0319 79.4331 80.6072
May 82.0870 75.7017 79.8993
June 77.7693 73.1800 75.6255
July 78.5330 74.9092 77.0793
August 77.0361 75.1053 76.1547
September 78.2635 75.1990 76.7657
October 78.7120 76.7608 77.4548
November 78.7335 74.0479 76.0770
December 72.9026 69.7686 70.9601