YEARLY HIGH
0.1696 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0923 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1268 SCR

2020 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1107 to the December average rate of 0.1664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1696 was up 44.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1177, 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 848 SCR
2019 Average 558 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 461 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1729
0.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1141, compared to 0.1396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0254 SCR (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.0959). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SCR (High: 0.1330 / Low: 0.1278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1664) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0541 (+48.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1664
2019 Avg (December) 0.1123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1136 0.1045 0.1107
February 0.1102 0.1048 0.1080
March 0.1080 0.0923 0.1016
April 0.1213 0.0959 0.1133
May 0.1295 0.1100 0.1214
June 0.1346 0.1219 0.1295
July 0.1329 0.1250 0.1277
August 0.1365 0.1292 0.1307
September 0.1330 0.1278 0.1303
October 0.1388 0.1297 0.1330
November 0.1564 0.1368 0.1493
December 0.1696 0.1590 0.1664