YEARLY HIGH
21.9017 ISK
YEARLY LOW
16.0488 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.4167 ISK

2020 TRY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 21.9017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 16.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8529 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8409 to the December average rate of 16.5442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.9017 was down 5.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.2041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,095,084 ISK
2019 Average 1,079,565 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 802,439 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,645.36 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.6950
16.0760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 20.7700, compared to 18.0634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.8673 ISK (High: 18.0187 / Low: 16.1513). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7065 ISK (High: 21.0600 / Low: 20.3534).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8673
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3520 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 21.2267) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.8668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6401 (-2.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 21.2267
2019 Avg (March) 21.8668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.0600 20.3534 20.8409
February 21.0415 20.2941 20.8565
March 21.9017 20.2536 21.2267
April 21.6366 20.7427 21.0825
May 21.1498 19.9315 20.7042
June 20.3670 19.4525 19.9089
July 20.5274 19.2704 20.1364
August 19.5383 18.3327 18.7844
September 18.8296 17.6533 18.2583
October 17.8406 16.8999 17.4933
November 18.0187 16.1513 17.1639
December 17.2578 16.0488 16.5442