2020 ISK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

178.1147 STD

YEARLY LOW

148.0695 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.3608 STD

2020 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 178.1147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 148.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0452 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.6220 to the December average rate of 162.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 178.1147 was down 1.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 180.8776, 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 890,574 STD

2019 Average 869,578 STD

Yearly Trough Low 740,348 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,226.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

176.9836

148.6441

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 163.5564, compared to 155.1652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.5564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.1652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 17.9152 STD (High: 174.0688 / Low: 156.1536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5333 STD (High: 175.2839 / Low: 171.7506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±17.9152

February Spread (Stable) ±3.5333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 11.5608 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 174.6220) against the same month in 2019 (average: 175.9167), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2947 (-0.74%).

2020 Avg (January) 174.6220

2019 Avg (January) 175.9167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	178.1147	172.9151	174.6220
February	175.2839	171.7506	173.4194
March	174.0688	156.1536	164.2906
April	155.2990	149.7704	152.7297
May	162.3498	149.6586	153.8964
June	167.8364	157.5637	162.3804
July	160.9098	155.0755	157.5682
August	157.8738	151.6403	154.4713
September	154.8584	149.2979	152.1561
October	152.6263	148.0695	151.0057
November	157.2534	148.9049	153.4769
December	166.8871	159.5337	162.3132