2020 ISK to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ISK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ISK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 56.1276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 44.1292.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9983 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7086 to the December average rate of 54.6123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 56.1276 was up 5.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 53.4070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ISK to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 48.8994, compared to 51.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4249 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.0187 PYG (High: 51.5258 / Low: 46.5071). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9893 PYG (High: 51.4376 / Low: 50.4483).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.7389 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 54.6123) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.8121), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8002 (+3.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53.5837 | 52.2465 | 52.7086 |
| February | 53.0490 | 50.9352 | 51.5702 |
| March | 51.5258 | 46.5071 | 48.7963 |
| April | 46.0686 | 44.1292 | 45.0574 |
| May | 48.9248 | 44.2014 | 45.8859 |
| June | 50.6239 | 48.1591 | 49.3779 |
| July | 51.6877 | 48.5635 | 49.8170 |
| August | 51.4376 | 50.4483 | 50.8540 |
| September | 51.5395 | 49.6702 | 50.6750 |
| October | 50.8302 | 49.8292 | 50.4623 |
| November | 53.0277 | 49.7429 | 51.5248 |
| December | 56.1276 | 52.7753 | 54.6123 |