YEARLY HIGH
80.3416 ISK
YEARLY LOW
74.6549 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.8020 ISK

2021 BGN to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BGN to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 80.3416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 74.6549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6866 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.9949 to the December average rate of 75.1621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 80.3416 was down 5.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 84.8616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 401,708 ISK
2020 Average 394,917 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 373,275 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,433.13 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

80.4823
74.6335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 77.5714, compared to 76.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.5714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 2.7756 ISK (High: 78.5843 / Low: 75.8087). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6829 ISK (High: 75.5069 / Low: 74.8241).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7756
June Spread (Stable) ±0.6829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 79.9949) against the same month in 2020 (average: 70.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9006 (+14.12%).

2021 Avg (January) 79.9949
2020 Avg (January) 70.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.3416 79.3871 79.9949
February 79.8170 78.5083 79.3419
March 78.5843 75.8087 77.4382
April 77.6095 75.6222 76.9835
May 77.3302 75.1127 76.5491
June 75.5069 74.8241 75.1209
July 76.2455 74.6549 75.1885
August 76.7956 75.0250 75.9067
September 77.9012 76.5516 77.1765
October 76.8668 75.9310 76.5478
November 76.9703 74.9641 76.2138
December 75.4905 74.7098 75.1621