YEARLY HIGH
102.1917 ISK
YEARLY LOW
80.4196 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.3744 ISK

2020 AUD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AUD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 102.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 80.4196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7721 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.7761 to the December average rate of 96.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 102.1917 was up 15.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 88.6699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510,958 ISK
2019 Average 426,071 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 402,098 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,860.45 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

101.1547
82.0455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 88.4507, compared to 98.2981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.4507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.2981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 9.7561 ISK (High: 95.9869 / Low: 86.2309). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0947 ISK (High: 99.8358 / Low: 97.7411).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.7561
October Spread (Stable) ±2.0947

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.3692 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 99.5622) against the same month in 2019 (average: 85.0019), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5603 (+17.13%).

2020 Avg (September) 99.5622
2019 Avg (September) 85.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.7099 82.3429 84.7761
February 85.3936 82.3254 84.2902
March 87.0063 80.4196 83.6379
April 95.9869 86.2309 91.0186
May 95.5817 90.3018 93.3868
June 96.0132 91.1605 93.5946
July 98.2122 95.6994 97.1920
August 101.4277 96.8132 98.4764
September 102.1917 97.7561 99.5622
October 99.8358 97.7411 99.1076
November 100.5941 97.8990 99.4096
December 98.4025 93.0577 96.0404