YEARLY HIGH
154.3428 ISK
YEARLY LOW
125.0781 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.3068 ISK

2020 CHF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CHF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 154.3428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 125.0781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2647 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.3197 to the December average rate of 143.4021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 154.3428 was up 19.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 128.7094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 771,714 ISK
2019 Average 616,950 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 625,391 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,323.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

154.8209
124.8196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 139.5143, compared to 149.0993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.5143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.0993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 15.8254 ISK (High: 147.4073 / Low: 131.5819). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2959 ISK (High: 149.6993 / Low: 146.4035).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.8254
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2959

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 6.6606 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 152.3207) against the same month in 2019 (average: 125.4415), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8793 (+21.43%).

2020 Avg (October) 152.3207
2019 Avg (October) 125.4415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.5589 125.0781 127.3197
February 131.3353 127.6732 129.6665
March 147.4073 131.5819 140.7573
April 151.1947 147.0605 148.7982
May 151.4871 141.1885 147.9796
June 147.2530 137.2162 142.5648
July 149.6993 146.4035 148.0814
August 152.1246 148.2255 150.1947
September 153.9775 148.5993 150.5339
October 154.3428 150.2692 152.3207
November 154.0566 146.4535 150.0628
December 145.5035 140.4134 143.4021