YEARLY HIGH
56.1276 PYG
YEARLY LOW
44.1292 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.1118 PYG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ISK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 280,638 PYG
2019 Average 254,448 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 220,646 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,991.59 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.5678
44.1019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0187
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (December) 54.6123
2019 Avg (December) 52.8121

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