2020 QAR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.4669 ISK

YEARLY LOW

33.2464 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1701 ISK

2020 QAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 40.4669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 33.2464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2205 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9137 to the December average rate of 34.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.4669 was up 16.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.8674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,335 ISK

2019 Average 168,321 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 166,232 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,102.74 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.2383

33.3387

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 36.9991, compared to 37.3411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.1440 ISK (High: 38.9369 / Low: 34.7930). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9566 ISK (High: 38.8025 / Low: 37.8459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1440

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9566

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 2.5265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 39.3691) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.7278), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6413 (+16.73%).

2020 Avg (May) 39.3691

2019 Avg (May) 33.7278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.2461	33.2464	33.9137
February	35.2650	33.7833	34.7480
March	38.9369	34.7930	37.0193
April	40.4395	39.0332	39.6634
May	40.4669	37.2592	39.3691
June	38.3467	36.0835	37.2810
July	38.6982	36.9239	37.9984
August	37.9799	36.9879	37.5329
September	38.5797	37.0750	37.8465
October	38.8025	37.8459	38.1845
November	38.8093	36.5062	37.5053
December	35.9489	34.3322	34.9788