2020 JPY to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3872 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.1134 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2682 ISK

2020 JPY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.3872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2738 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1304 to the December average rate of 1.2278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3872 was up 15.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 693,588 ISK

2019 Average 562,438 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 556,678 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,909.95 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3599

1.1095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ISK 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 1.2451, compared to 1.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1435 ISK (High: 1.3184 / Low: 1.1749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 ISK (High: 1.3053 / Low: 1.2745).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1435

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0815 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.3372) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2204 (+19.74%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.3372

2019 Avg (May) 1.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1454	1.1134	1.1304
February	1.1721	1.1348	1.1511
March	1.3184	1.1749	1.2515
April	1.3791	1.3117	1.3391
May	1.3872	1.2610	1.3372
June	1.3046	1.2037	1.2612
July	1.3180	1.2731	1.2958
August	1.3053	1.2745	1.2896
September	1.3256	1.2767	1.3047
October	1.3512	1.3046	1.3214
November	1.3514	1.2754	1.3093
December	1.2549	1.2018	1.2278