YEARLY HIGH
8.9655 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.5824 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2471 ISK

2020 SZL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 8.9655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 7.5824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3831 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6018 to the December average rate of 8.5511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9655 was down 1.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.1105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,827 ISK
2019 Average 42,454 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 37,912 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,915.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.8903
7.6829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 8.1242, compared to 8.3700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.5538 ISK (High: 8.2235 / Low: 7.6697). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2894 ISK (High: 8.0569 / Low: 7.7675).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5538
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 8.7897) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.3431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4466 (+5.35%).

2020 Avg (November) 8.7897
2019 Avg (November) 8.3431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7573 8.3255 8.6018
February 8.5730 8.1949 8.4423
March 8.3900 7.8492 8.1052
April 7.9928 7.5824 7.7835
May 8.0712 7.7311 7.8867
June 8.0569 7.7675 7.9259
July 8.4463 8.0243 8.2544
August 8.2235 7.6697 7.9494
September 8.4186 8.0761 8.2314
October 8.6909 8.3068 8.4442
November 8.9655 8.6150 8.7897
December 8.7718 8.2270 8.5511