YEARLY HIGH
0.1641 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0796 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0897 ISK

2020 LBP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.1641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1641 was up 94.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 821 ISK
2019 Average 406 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 398 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.55 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0968
0.0802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0893, compared to 0.0902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0753 ISK (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.0889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ISK (High: 0.0915 / Low: 0.0892).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0938) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+13.66%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0938
2019 Avg (July) 0.0825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0825 0.0796 0.0816
February 0.0849 0.0812 0.0836
March 0.1405 0.0837 0.0909
April 0.0973 0.0935 0.0954
May 0.0975 0.0898 0.0948
June 0.0921 0.0827 0.0894
July 0.1641 0.0889 0.0938
August 0.0915 0.0892 0.0904
September 0.0928 0.0890 0.0910
October 0.0933 0.0909 0.0918
November 0.0934 0.0878 0.0901
December 0.0865 0.0827 0.0841