YEARLY HIGH
5.4882 ISK
YEARLY LOW
4.4266 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0245 ISK

2020 UAH to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 5.4882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 4.4266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0616 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1096 to the December average rate of 4.5224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4882 was up 4.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,441 ISK
2019 Average 23,811 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 22,133 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,307.77 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.4341
4.4395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 5.1820, compared to 4.8671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.4283 ISK (High: 5.4882 / Low: 5.0598). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1080 ISK (High: 4.9670 / Low: 4.8589).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4283
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 5.3512) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6952 (+14.93%).

2020 Avg (May) 5.3512
2019 Avg (May) 4.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1878 4.9108 5.1096
February 5.2413 4.9106 5.1472
March 5.1681 4.9310 5.0846
April 5.4423 5.1455 5.3133
May 5.4882 5.0598 5.3512
June 5.2351 4.9227 5.0860
July 5.2255 4.8560 5.0645
August 5.0302 4.8680 4.9679
September 5.0472 4.8194 4.9184
October 4.9670 4.8589 4.9058
November 4.9650 4.6624 4.8235
December 4.5889 4.4266 4.5224