YEARLY HIGH
9.5295 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.8350 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7731 ISK

2020 MVR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 9.5295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 7.8350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6945 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9896 to the December average rate of 8.2646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5295 was up 15.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.2435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,647 ISK
2019 Average 39,683 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 39,175 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,472.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.5033
7.8520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 8.7208, compared to 8.8254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0363 ISK (High: 9.2045 / Low: 8.1683). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2212 ISK (High: 8.9753 / Low: 8.7541).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0363
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2212

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 0.6003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 9.3657) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.8075), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5582 (+19.96%).

2020 Avg (April) 9.3657
2019 Avg (April) 7.8075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0723 7.8350 7.9896
February 8.3184 7.9563 8.1879
March 9.2045 8.1683 8.7262
April 9.5295 9.2286 9.3657
May 9.5058 8.7909 9.2654
June 9.0610 8.5036 8.7903
July 9.1494 8.7299 8.9817
August 8.9753 8.7541 8.8720
September 9.1208 8.7656 8.9446
October 9.1740 8.9422 9.0245
November 9.1697 8.6305 8.8649
December 8.4994 8.1060 8.2646