YEARLY HIGH
161.0342 KMF
YEARLY LOW
2.9661 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6248 KMF

2020 ISK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 161.0342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 2.9661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.0681 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5920 to the December average rate of 8.2683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 130.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 161.0342 was down 11.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 181.4419, 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 805,171 KMF
2019 Average 20,382 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 14,830 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790,340.74 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.7940
2.4859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to KMF 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 3.3308, compared to 3.9188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 157.9102 KMF (High: 161.0342 / Low: 3.1240). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 KMF (High: 3.6254 / Low: 3.5656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±157.9102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.2683) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6344), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6339 (+127.50%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.2683
2019 Avg (December) 3.6344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6254 3.5656 3.5920
February 3.6189 3.5300 3.5656
March 3.5334 3.1580 3.3169
April 3.1866 3.0870 3.1392
May 3.2698 3.0845 3.1497
June 3.3088 3.1193 3.2217
July 3.1603 3.0621 3.1104
August 3.1123 2.9857 3.0417
September 3.0754 2.9702 3.0337
October 3.0382 2.9661 3.0116
November 3.1058 2.9840 3.0469
December 161.0342 3.1240 8.2683