YEARLY HIGH
0.1422 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1177 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1277 MDL

2020 ISK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.1177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1407 to the December average rate of 0.1350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1422 was down 4.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1488, 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 711 MDL
2019 Average 715 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 588 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.83 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1427
0.1186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MDL 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 0.1310, compared to 0.1244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 MDL (High: 0.1386 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MDL (High: 0.1227 / Low: 0.1205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1407) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1407
2019 Avg (January) 0.1431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1422 0.1386 0.1407
February 0.1418 0.1373 0.1388
March 0.1386 0.1262 0.1312
April 0.1295 0.1217 0.1255
May 0.1290 0.1200 0.1235
June 0.1310 0.1230 0.1265
July 0.1246 0.1203 0.1225
August 0.1227 0.1196 0.1210
September 0.1227 0.1177 0.1206
October 0.1227 0.1205 0.1216
November 0.1297 0.1205 0.1254
December 0.1379 0.1312 0.1350