YEARLY HIGH
30.8396 MGA
YEARLY LOW
25.6961 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2023 MGA

2020 ISK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 30.8396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 25.6961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1435 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.8119 to the December average rate of 29.9772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.8396 was up 0.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.5564, 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 154,198 MGA
2019 Average 148,212 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 128,480 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,717.55 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

30.3616
25.7486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to MGA 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 27.9446, compared to 28.4600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.9446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.4600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.7953 MGA (High: 29.3899 / Low: 26.5945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5915 MGA (High: 28.4165 / Low: 27.8250).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7953
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5915

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 1.6158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 29.9772) against the same month in 2019 (average: 29.5493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4279 (+1.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 29.9772
2019 Avg (December) 29.5493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.6481 29.2080 29.8119
February 29.6420 29.0285 29.2793
March 29.3899 26.5945 27.6636
April 26.4883 25.6961 26.1330
May 28.0072 25.7908 26.5859
June 28.9473 27.6655 28.1938
July 28.4970 27.2711 27.7912
August 28.5247 27.7963 28.0728
September 28.5565 27.4369 28.0207
October 28.4165 27.8250 28.1762
November 29.4102 27.8750 28.7219
December 30.8396 29.0036 29.9772