YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 ISK

2020 LAK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0165 was up 13.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 ISK
2019 Average 70 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 67 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.09 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0164
0.0135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 ISK (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0149).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0161) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+15.48%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0161
2019 Avg (April) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139
February 0.0144 0.0138 0.0142
March 0.0159 0.0142 0.0151
April 0.0165 0.0159 0.0161
May 0.0164 0.0151 0.0159
June 0.0155 0.0146 0.0150
July 0.0156 0.0148 0.0153
August 0.0152 0.0149 0.0150
September 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
October 0.0152 0.0149 0.0150
November 0.0153 0.0143 0.0147
December 0.0141 0.0135 0.0137