2020 RUB to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0192 ISK

YEARLY LOW

1.6853 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8768 ISK

2020 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 1.6853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3339 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9957 to the December average rate of 1.7219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0192 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,096 ISK

2019 Average 9,478 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 8,426 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,669.66 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0230

1.6945

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.9388, compared to 1.8149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2141 ISK (High: 1.9279 / Low: 1.7138). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0554 ISK (High: 1.8780 / Low: 1.8226).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2141

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0554

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1615 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9957) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2014 (+11.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9957

2019 Avg (January) 1.7943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0192	1.9228	1.9957
February	2.0064	1.8984	1.9714
March	1.9279	1.7138	1.8099
April	2.0034	1.8110	1.9277
May	2.0091	1.9214	1.9698
June	2.0109	1.9015	1.9583
July	1.9920	1.8262	1.9350
August	1.8780	1.8226	1.8507
September	1.8726	1.7475	1.8122
October	1.8286	1.7658	1.7923
November	1.8009	1.7403	1.7770
December	1.7488	1.6853	1.7219