YEARLY HIGH
0.6625 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4499 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5220 ARS

2020 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2126 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4853 to the December average rate of 0.6482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6625 was up 33.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,313 ARS
2019 Average 1,963 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,250 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,063.07 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6676
0.4344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ARS 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 0.4793, compared to 0.5646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0565 ARS (High: 0.6112 / Low: 0.5547). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 ARS (High: 0.4904 / Low: 0.4809).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.6482) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1581 (+32.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.6482
2019 Avg (December) 0.4901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4951 0.4813 0.4853
February 0.4904 0.4809 0.4843
March 0.4922 0.4499 0.4689
April 0.4604 0.4500 0.4539
May 0.5033 0.4548 0.4715
June 0.5239 0.5020 0.5121
July 0.5375 0.5027 0.5158
August 0.5430 0.5310 0.5357
September 0.5560 0.5314 0.5454
October 0.5626 0.5517 0.5576
November 0.6112 0.5547 0.5851
December 0.6625 0.6222 0.6482