YEARLY HIGH
16.8394 ISK
YEARLY LOW
13.7627 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4690 ISK

2020 SVC to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 16.8394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0767 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1105 to the December average rate of 14.5567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.8394 was up 15.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.5800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,197 ISK
2019 Average 70,049 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 68,814 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,383.50 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.7498
13.8706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 15.3988, compared to 15.5392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6868 ISK (High: 16.1714 / Low: 14.4846). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3995 ISK (High: 15.8059 / Low: 15.4064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6868
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3995

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 1.0502 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 16.3903) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.0360), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3543 (+16.77%).

2020 Avg (May) 16.3903
2019 Avg (May) 14.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2477 13.7627 14.1105
February 14.6747 14.0601 14.4590
March 16.1714 14.4846 15.4096
April 16.8275 16.2508 16.5099
May 16.8394 15.5283 16.3903
June 15.9527 15.0134 15.5136
July 16.1111 15.3666 15.8119
August 15.8059 15.4064 15.6225
September 16.0552 15.4263 15.7478
October 16.1475 15.7461 15.8891
November 16.1508 15.1893 15.6069
December 14.9550 14.3127 14.5567