YEARLY HIGH
1.9763 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4768 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7614 ISK

2020 KGS to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.9763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.4768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4995 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7741 to the December average rate of 1.5258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9763 was up 7.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,882 ISK
2019 Average 8,859 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,384 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,497.43 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9095
1.4909
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.8251, compared to 1.6978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2395 ISK (High: 1.9192 / Low: 1.6797). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 ISK (High: 1.7789 / Low: 1.7468).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2395
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.8476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1023 (+5.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.8476
2019 Avg (March) 1.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7900 1.7417 1.7741
February 1.8382 1.7655 1.8119
March 1.9763 1.7381 1.8476
April 1.9192 1.6797 1.8210
May 1.9395 1.8374 1.8746
June 1.8645 1.7828 1.8213
July 1.8178 1.7474 1.7879
August 1.7789 1.7468 1.7653
September 1.7957 1.7078 1.7479
October 1.7519 1.7110 1.7330
November 1.7274 1.5673 1.6268
December 1.5849 1.4768 1.5258