YEARLY HIGH
1.7372 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.4192 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5485 GYD

2020 ISK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.4192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3180 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6916 to the December average rate of 1.6431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7372 was down 3.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7948, 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 8,686 GYD
2019 Average 8,525 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 7,096 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,589.80 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7160
1.4233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to GYD 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 1.5573, compared to 1.5397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1793 GYD (High: 1.6516 / Low: 1.4722). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 GYD (High: 1.5184 / Low: 1.4805).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1793
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.6916) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0546 (-3.13%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.6916
2019 Avg (January) 1.7463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7372 1.6743 1.6916
February 1.6953 1.6274 1.6508
March 1.6516 1.4722 1.5530
April 1.4713 1.4192 1.4477
May 1.5387 1.4219 1.4595
June 1.5925 1.4982 1.5412
July 1.5557 1.4835 1.5119
August 1.5501 1.5112 1.5297
September 1.5493 1.4889 1.5174
October 1.5184 1.4805 1.5044
November 1.5754 1.4807 1.5319
December 1.6778 1.6011 1.6431