YEARLY HIGH
0.2528 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2070 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2355 ISK

2020 XAF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.2528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2090 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2528 was up 16.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,264 ISK
2019 Average 1,046 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,035 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.63 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2534
0.2050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2263, compared to 0.2447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0248 ISK (High: 0.2383 / Low: 0.2134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 ISK (High: 0.2101 / Low: 0.2070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 0.2476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+18.02%).

2020 Avg (September) 0.2476
2019 Avg (September) 0.2098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2101 0.2070 0.2090
February 0.2130 0.2079 0.2105
March 0.2383 0.2134 0.2274
April 0.2431 0.2367 0.2393
May 0.2452 0.2299 0.2389
June 0.2395 0.2269 0.2329
July 0.2442 0.2375 0.2416
August 0.2502 0.2439 0.2465
September 0.2528 0.2442 0.2476
October 0.2517 0.2472 0.2494
November 0.2508 0.2421 0.2466
December 0.2409 0.2314 0.2364