YEARLY HIGH
54.5189 ISK
YEARLY LOW
44.7910 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.0797 ISK

2020 XCD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 54.5189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 44.7910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7279 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6889 to the December average rate of 47.1345, 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 54.5189 was up 16.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.9742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272,594 ISK
2019 Average 226,766 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 223,955 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,639.28 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

54.2124
44.9141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 49.8486, compared to 50.3109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5725 ISK (High: 52.4504 / Low: 46.8779). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2618 ISK (High: 51.1776 / Low: 49.9158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5725
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2618

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 3.3945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 53.0527) against the same month in 2019 (average: 45.4407), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6121 (+16.75%).

2020 Avg (May) 53.0527
2019 Avg (May) 45.4407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.1379 44.7910 45.6889
February 47.5107 45.5144 46.8141
March 52.4504 46.8779 49.8709
April 54.4782 52.5874 53.4376
May 54.5189 50.2562 53.0527
June 51.6660 48.6133 50.2273
July 52.1359 49.7456 51.1931
August 51.1776 49.9158 50.5783
September 51.9805 49.9491 50.9872
October 52.2766 50.9889 51.4435
November 52.2857 49.1795 50.5290
December 48.4320 46.3405 47.1345