YEARLY HIGH
8.9202 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.6134 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2476 ISK

2020 LSL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 8.9202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 7.6134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3069 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6015 to the December average rate of 8.5564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9202 was down 2.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.1099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,601 ISK
2019 Average 42,452 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 38,067 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,534.26 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.8845
7.6850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 8.1246, compared to 8.3707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.5460 ISK (High: 8.7725 / Low: 8.2265). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2910 ISK (High: 8.9202 / Low: 8.6293).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5460
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3436 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 8.7845) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4331 (+5.19%).

2020 Avg (November) 8.7845
2019 Avg (November) 8.3514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7573 8.3227 8.6015
February 8.5721 8.2266 8.4464
March 8.3899 7.8492 8.1028
April 7.9928 7.6134 7.7850
May 8.0806 7.7311 7.8930
June 8.0517 7.6866 7.9188
July 8.4492 8.0596 8.2572
August 8.2230 7.6954 7.9526
September 8.4105 8.0832 8.2309
October 8.6660 8.2417 8.4427
November 8.9202 8.6293 8.7845
December 8.7725 8.2265 8.5564