YEARLY HIGH
0.4416 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3629 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4005 SDG

2020 ISK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.4416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.3629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3670 to the December average rate of 0.4339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4416 was up 8.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4087, 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 2,208 SDG
2019 Average 1,874 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,814 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.30 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4406
0.3603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SDG 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 0.3939, compared to 0.4071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0455 SDG (High: 0.4356 / Low: 0.3901). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 SDG (High: 0.4011 / Low: 0.3912).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4339) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0641 (+17.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4339
2019 Avg (December) 0.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3979 0.3629 0.3670
February 0.4318 0.3938 0.4095
March 0.4356 0.3901 0.4107
April 0.3891 0.3756 0.3830
May 0.4073 0.3753 0.3860
June 0.4207 0.3962 0.4074
July 0.4113 0.3925 0.3999
August 0.4101 0.3998 0.4046
September 0.4097 0.3937 0.4014
October 0.4011 0.3912 0.3976
November 0.4161 0.3914 0.4051
December 0.4416 0.4225 0.4339