2020 AUD to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |