YEARLY HIGH
0.2259 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.1822 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1994 UAH

2020 ISK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.2259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0437 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1957 to the December average rate of 0.2211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2259 was down 4.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2377, 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 1,130 UAH
2019 Average 1,054 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 911 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.48 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2246
0.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to UAH 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 0.1931, compared to 0.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0154 UAH (High: 0.1976 / Low: 0.1822). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 UAH (High: 0.2058 / Low: 0.2013).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2211) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0281 (+14.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2211
2019 Avg (December) 0.1931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2036 0.1928 0.1957
February 0.2036 0.1908 0.1943
March 0.2028 0.1935 0.1967
April 0.1943 0.1837 0.1883
May 0.1976 0.1822 0.1870
June 0.2031 0.1910 0.1967
July 0.2059 0.1914 0.1976
August 0.2054 0.1988 0.2013
September 0.2075 0.1981 0.2034
October 0.2058 0.2013 0.2038
November 0.2145 0.2014 0.2074
December 0.2259 0.2179 0.2211