2020 CAD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.7827 ISK

YEARLY LOW

92.8903 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

100.8906 ISK

2020 CAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 106.7827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 92.8903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8924 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.4111 to the December average rate of 99.4525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 106.7827 was up 10.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 96.5826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 533,914 ISK

2019 Average 461,954 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 464,452 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,462.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

106.3406

93.3266

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 98.6095, compared to 103.1718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.6095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.1718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.5352 ISK (High: 100.6851 / Low: 93.1499). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1697 ISK (High: 95.0944 / Low: 92.9247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5352

January Spread (Stable) ±2.1697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 4.9579 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 104.2598) against the same month in 2019 (average: 94.2928), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9670 (+10.57%).

2020 Avg (September) 104.2598

2019 Avg (September) 94.2928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	95.0944	92.9247	94.4111
February	96.6176	92.8903	95.2490
March	100.6851	93.1499	96.6654
April	105.5444	100.7132	102.7516
May	104.9962	98.5697	102.4570
June	102.3249	97.2956	100.1229
July	103.7486	100.2183	102.4018
August	105.4385	101.2767	103.2500
September	106.7827	102.4420	104.2598
October	106.2223	103.9341	105.2561
November	106.3758	102.3050	104.4104
December	101.1945	97.9807	99.4525