YEARLY HIGH
104.2998 ISK
YEARLY LOW
86.0828 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.5643 ISK

2020 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 104.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 86.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2170 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2174 to the December average rate of 94.7248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 104.2998 was up 15.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 90.5437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 521,499 ISK
2019 Average 438,251 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 430,414 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,085.17 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

103.5306
86.8252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 95.6846, compared to 99.4440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.6846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.4440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.4685 ISK (High: 101.3196 / Low: 89.8510). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9057 ISK (High: 101.0148 / Low: 98.1092).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.4685
August Spread (Stable) ±2.9057

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 5.6931 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 101.1253) against the same month in 2019 (average: 87.9517), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1736 (+14.98%).

2020 Avg (May) 101.1253
2019 Avg (May) 87.9517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.0072 86.0828 88.2174
February 90.7114 87.5516 89.8541
March 101.3196 89.8510 95.9595
April 104.0268 100.3873 102.1385
May 104.2998 95.7676 101.1253
June 99.6765 93.1773 96.8131
July 101.1756 97.4493 99.4052
August 101.0148 98.1092 99.7266
September 102.8656 98.5290 100.7447
October 103.3407 100.2691 101.6447
November 103.6731 98.1771 100.4179
December 96.8287 92.9075 94.7248