YEARLY HIGH
86.5433 ISK
YEARLY LOW
71.1013 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.4966 ISK

2020 AZN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 86.5433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 71.1013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4420 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5266 to the December average rate of 74.8214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 86.5433 was up 16.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 74.5669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432,717 ISK
2019 Average 359,970 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 355,507 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,210.03 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

86.0568
71.2966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 79.1296, compared to 79.8636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.8636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.8458 ISK (High: 83.2599 / Low: 74.4141). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0029 ISK (High: 81.2394 / Low: 79.2364).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.8458
August Spread (Stable) ±2.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.3884 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 84.2159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 72.1326), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0833 (+16.75%).

2020 Avg (May) 84.2159
2019 Avg (May) 72.1326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.2394 71.1013 72.5266
February 75.4185 72.2496 74.3127
March 83.2599 74.4141 79.1650
April 86.4787 83.4772 84.8268
May 86.5433 79.7768 84.2159
June 82.0147 77.1689 79.7308
July 82.7606 78.9662 81.2640
August 81.2394 79.2364 80.2880
September 82.5140 79.2893 80.9371
October 82.9838 80.9398 81.6614
November 82.9983 78.0675 80.2098
December 76.8811 73.5610 74.8214