YEARLY HIGH
2.7556 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.2647 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5017 ISK

2020 SDG to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 2.7556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 2.2647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4909 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7256 to the December average rate of 2.3046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7556 was down 2.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8230, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,778 ISK
2019 Average 13,362 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 11,323 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,454.42 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7677
2.2625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.5445, compared to 2.4588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2675 ISK (High: 2.5633 / Low: 2.2957). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 ISK (High: 2.5011 / Low: 2.4383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2675
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2821 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.7256) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2098 (+8.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.7256
2019 Avg (January) 2.5158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7556 2.5130 2.7256
February 2.5393 2.3161 2.4434
March 2.5633 2.2957 2.4392
April 2.6624 2.5700 2.6116
May 2.6644 2.4549 2.5921
June 2.5238 2.3772 2.4552
July 2.5479 2.4311 2.5013
August 2.5011 2.4383 2.4715
September 2.5403 2.4410 2.4913
October 2.5559 2.4930 2.5150
November 2.5552 2.4034 2.4689
December 2.3669 2.2647 2.3046