YEARLY HIGH
103.9293 ISK
YEARLY LOW
89.9841 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.0920 ISK

2020 SGD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 103.9293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 89.9841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9451 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.4055 to the December average rate of 95.6273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 103.9293 was up 11.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 93.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 519,646 ISK
2019 Average 449,266 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 449,921 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,725.54 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

103.3609
89.9491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 96.2465, compared to 99.9374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.2465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.9374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.9545 ISK (High: 99.6962 / Low: 90.7417). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6636 ISK (High: 91.7890 / Low: 90.1255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.9545
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.7609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 101.4462) against the same month in 2019 (average: 88.8367), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6095 (+14.19%).

2020 Avg (April) 101.4462
2019 Avg (April) 88.8367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.2533 89.9841 91.4055
February 91.7890 90.1255 91.0668
March 99.6962 90.7417 95.1005
April 103.9293 99.3277 101.4462
May 103.7719 96.0429 101.0738
June 100.1866 93.9758 97.3863
July 101.3199 97.7378 99.6941
August 101.2730 98.5227 99.8307
September 102.7363 98.9300 100.8407
October 103.4156 101.2959 102.2432
November 103.3184 99.2939 101.3882
December 97.8702 93.8743 95.6273