YEARLY HIGH
4.4738 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.2284 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8869 ISK

2020 ETB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 4.4738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.2284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2454 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8516 to the December average rate of 3.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4738 was up 0.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,369 ISK
2019 Average 20,992 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 16,142 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,226.83 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4774
3.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 4.0818, compared to 3.6919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.4570 ISK (High: 4.4280 / Low: 3.9711). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0618 ISK (High: 3.7633 / Low: 3.7015).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4570
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0618

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 0.3149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 4.3696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1858 (+4.44%).

2020 Avg (April) 4.3696
2019 Avg (April) 4.1838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8999 3.7729 3.8516
February 4.0135 3.8319 3.9417
March 4.3166 3.9124 4.1326
April 4.4738 4.2807 4.3696
May 4.4280 3.9711 4.2496
June 4.0624 3.8292 3.9458
July 4.0059 3.8227 3.9322
August 3.8815 3.7734 3.8238
September 3.8623 3.6971 3.7612
October 3.7633 3.7015 3.7365
November 3.7382 3.4862 3.6063
December 3.4250 3.2284 3.2914