YEARLY HIGH
0.8275 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.6801 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7602 ISK

2020 DJF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.8275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6936 to the December average rate of 0.7155, 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 0.8275 was up 1.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,138 ISK
2019 Average 3,444 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 3,400 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 737.32 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8230
0.6818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.7567, compared to 0.7637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0844 ISK (High: 0.7961 / Low: 0.7117). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 ISK (High: 0.7922 / Low: 0.7740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.8054) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1156 (+16.75%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.8054
2019 Avg (May) 0.6898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7003 0.6801 0.6936
February 0.7213 0.6910 0.7107
March 0.7961 0.7117 0.7571
April 0.8270 0.7983 0.8112
May 0.8275 0.7630 0.8054
June 0.7844 0.7379 0.7625
July 0.7916 0.7552 0.7771
August 0.7768 0.7578 0.7679
September 0.7891 0.7582 0.7740
October 0.7922 0.7740 0.7809
November 0.7938 0.7465 0.7670
December 0.7351 0.7034 0.7155