2020 ISK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5934 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.4952 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5342 RUB

2020 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.5934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0981 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5012 to the December average rate of 0.5808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5934 was down 0.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5937, 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 2,967 RUB

2019 Average 2,640 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,476 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 490.65 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5888

0.4932

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.5165, compared to 0.5518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0648 RUB (High: 0.5835 / Low: 0.5187). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 RUB (High: 0.5487 / Low: 0.5325).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0648

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.5808) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0657 (+12.76%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.5808

2019 Avg (December) 0.5151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5201	0.4952	0.5012
February	0.5267	0.4984	0.5074
March	0.5835	0.5187	0.5531
April	0.5522	0.4991	0.5190
May	0.5205	0.4977	0.5078
June	0.5259	0.4973	0.5108
July	0.5476	0.5020	0.5171
August	0.5487	0.5325	0.5404
September	0.5723	0.5340	0.5520
October	0.5663	0.5469	0.5580
November	0.5746	0.5553	0.5628
December	0.5934	0.5718	0.5808