YEARLY HIGH
10.8379 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.8970 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0358 ISK

2020 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 10.8379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 5.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9409 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0386 to the December average rate of 6.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.8379 was up 9.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.8883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,190 ISK
2019 Average 44,811 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 29,485 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,704.60 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.2503
5.6246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 8.8371, compared to 7.2345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.1874 ISK (High: 10.4327 / Low: 8.2453). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3052 ISK (High: 7.8256 / Low: 7.5204).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.1874
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9781 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.8648) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7544), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1104 (+12.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.8648
2019 Avg (March) 8.7544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5698 8.8016 9.0386
February 9.5379 9.0726 9.2592
March 10.8379 9.2564 9.8648
April 10.4327 8.2453 8.8867
May 9.0922 7.7239 8.2477
June 8.2040 7.4273 7.7254
July 8.0001 7.5266 7.8353
August 7.7424 7.3241 7.6519
September 7.8256 7.5204 7.6760
October 7.7092 7.2032 7.5234
November 7.3099 6.3926 6.7100
December 6.2899 5.8970 6.0101