YEARLY HIGH
66.4450 ISK
YEARLY LOW
59.9150 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.4982 ISK

2021 BBD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 66.4450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 59.9150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5300 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.2753 to the December average rate of 65.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 66.4450 was down 9.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 73.6700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,225 ISK
2020 Average 338,388 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 299,575 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,650.00 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

65.7624
60.6152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 62.9547, compared to 64.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.9547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 2.7433 ISK (High: 62.9833 / Low: 60.2400). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7090 ISK (High: 65.3950 / Low: 64.6860).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7433
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3209 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 65.3335) against the same month in 2020 (average: 68.2786), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9451 (-4.31%).

2021 Avg (November) 65.3335
2020 Avg (November) 68.2786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.8700 63.2600 64.2753
February 65.1400 63.0400 64.1414
March 64.2954 62.6000 63.6588
April 63.7600 61.2250 62.9648
May 62.9833 60.2400 61.6440
June 61.8700 59.9150 61.0442
July 63.1150 61.5900 62.1724
August 63.9550 61.8200 63.0777
September 65.2800 63.1850 64.0701
October 65.0450 64.0500 64.5477
November 66.4450 64.6550 65.3335
December 65.3950 64.6860 65.0490