YEARLY HIGH
0.0165 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 BBD

2020 ISK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0165 was down 3.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 BBD
2019 Average 82 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 68 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.74 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0164
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BBD 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0017 BBD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0141). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0162) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-3.08%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0162
2019 Avg (January) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0160 0.0162
February 0.0163 0.0156 0.0158
March 0.0158 0.0141 0.0149
April 0.0141 0.0136 0.0139
May 0.0147 0.0136 0.0140
June 0.0152 0.0143 0.0147
July 0.0149 0.0142 0.0145
August 0.0148 0.0145 0.0146
September 0.0148 0.0142 0.0145
October 0.0145 0.0142 0.0144
November 0.0150 0.0142 0.0146
December 0.0160 0.0153 0.0157