YEARLY HIGH
0.7046 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.5756 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6474 ISK

2020 GYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.7046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1290 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5912 to the December average rate of 0.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7046 was up 15.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,523 ISK
2019 Average 2,934 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 2,878 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.83 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7008
0.5812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.6446, compared to 0.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0738 ISK (High: 0.6792 / Low: 0.6055). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 ISK (High: 0.6617 / Low: 0.6451).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0738
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 0.0443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.6908) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1157 (+20.12%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.6908
2019 Avg (April) 0.5751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5973 0.5756 0.5912
February 0.6145 0.5899 0.6058
March 0.6792 0.6055 0.6452
April 0.7046 0.6797 0.6908
May 0.7033 0.6499 0.6856
June 0.6675 0.6279 0.6491
July 0.6741 0.6428 0.6616
August 0.6617 0.6451 0.6538
September 0.6716 0.6454 0.6591
October 0.6755 0.6586 0.6647
November 0.6753 0.6348 0.6530
December 0.6246 0.5960 0.6086