YEARLY HIGH
0.0316 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 PLN

2020 ISK to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 1, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0310 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0316 was down 3.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0326, 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 158 PLN
2019 Average 157 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 134 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.26 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0314
0.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to PLN 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 0.0298, compared to 0.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 PLN (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0289). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0275).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0310) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0310
2019 Avg (January) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0316 0.0307 0.0310
February 0.0315 0.0307 0.0310
March 0.0309 0.0289 0.0298
April 0.0295 0.0285 0.0290
May 0.0295 0.0285 0.0289
June 0.0298 0.0284 0.0291
July 0.0287 0.0276 0.0281
August 0.0277 0.0268 0.0272
September 0.0284 0.0267 0.0276
October 0.0281 0.0273 0.0277
November 0.0282 0.0275 0.0278
December 0.0294 0.0282 0.0289