YEARLY HIGH
20.7897 ISK
YEARLY LOW
18.7789 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6850 ISK

2021 CNY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CNY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 20.7897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 18.7789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0108 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8542 to the December average rate of 20.4230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 20.7897 was down 1.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.1148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 519,743 ISK
2020 Average 490,461 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 469,472 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,270.77 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

20.5946
18.8539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 19.4542, compared to 19.9157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.6694 ISK (High: 20.2529 / Low: 19.5834). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2269 ISK (High: 20.5419 / Low: 20.3150).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6694
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2269

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2920 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 20.4496) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.6814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2318 (-1.12%).

2021 Avg (November) 20.4496
2020 Avg (November) 20.6814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0333 19.5394 19.8542
February 20.1304 19.5324 19.8429
March 19.7759 19.2315 19.5509
April 19.4720 18.8998 19.3035
May 19.4573 18.8751 19.1748
June 19.1631 18.7789 18.9990
July 19.4817 19.0125 19.1999
August 19.7285 19.1334 19.4729
September 20.2529 19.5834 19.8441
October 20.2648 19.8706 20.1049
November 20.7897 20.1820 20.4496
December 20.5419 20.3150 20.4230