2020 FKP to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

185.3637 ISK

YEARLY LOW

159.8756 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

173.5813 ISK

2020 FKP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 185.3637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 159.8756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4881 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.4539 to the December average rate of 171.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 185.3637 was up 12.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 164.6706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 926,818 ISK

2019 Average 782,499 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 799,378 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,440.28 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

182.3643

159.5529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 169.5799, compared to 177.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.5799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 15.2179 ISK (High: 182.8917 / Low: 167.6738). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6519 ISK (High: 163.5275 / Low: 159.8756).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2179

January Spread (Stable) ±3.6519

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 9.1545 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 178.4648) against the same month in 2019 (average: 154.2988), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1661 (+15.66%).

2020 Avg (September) 178.4648

2019 Avg (September) 154.2988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.5275	159.8756	161.4539
February	166.6302	161.5538	164.0642
March	175.8691	161.1933	166.5498
April	183.1200	175.8122	179.2520
May	182.8917	167.6738	176.3131
June	173.3141	165.6254	169.8466
July	177.8537	172.6236	175.2292
August	183.7189	177.1299	179.5985
September	185.3637	173.4448	178.4648
October	182.6921	177.9290	180.4312
November	182.6500	176.8568	180.4633
December	175.6785	168.0075	171.3088