YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0178 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 ISK

2020 PYG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0227 was up 7.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 ISK
2019 Average 98 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 89 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.22 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0226
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0205, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 ISK (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ISK (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0194).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0222) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+14.65%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0222
2019 Avg (April) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0187 0.0190
February 0.0196 0.0189 0.0194
March 0.0215 0.0194 0.0205
April 0.0227 0.0217 0.0222
May 0.0226 0.0204 0.0218
June 0.0208 0.0198 0.0203
July 0.0206 0.0193 0.0201
August 0.0198 0.0194 0.0197
September 0.0201 0.0194 0.0197
October 0.0201 0.0197 0.0198
November 0.0201 0.0189 0.0194
December 0.0189 0.0178 0.0183