YEARLY HIGH
0.3371 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0062 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3127 ISK

2020 KMF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.3371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3309 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2784 to the December average rate of 0.3049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3371 was up 16.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,686 ISK
2019 Average 1,390 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 31 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,654.67 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3374
0.2730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3012, compared to 0.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.3139 ISK (High: 0.3201 / Low: 0.0062). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ISK (High: 0.2805 / Low: 0.2758).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3139
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.3321) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0525 (+18.76%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.3321
2019 Avg (October) 0.2796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2805 0.2758 0.2784
February 0.2833 0.2763 0.2805
March 0.3167 0.2830 0.3018
April 0.3239 0.3138 0.3186
May 0.3242 0.3058 0.3176
June 0.3206 0.3022 0.3105
July 0.3266 0.3164 0.3215
August 0.3349 0.3213 0.3288
September 0.3367 0.3252 0.3297
October 0.3371 0.3291 0.3321
November 0.3351 0.3220 0.3282
December 0.3201 0.0062 0.3049