YEARLY HIGH
0.7912 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.6597 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7485 ARS

2021 ISK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1315 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6682 to the December average rate of 0.7828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.7912 was up 19.42% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,956 ARS
2020 Average 2,611 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 3,299 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.45 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7943
0.6568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to ARS 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 0.7255, compared to 0.7715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0404 ARS (High: 0.7841 / Low: 0.7436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 ARS (High: 0.7771 / Low: 0.7610).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7828) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.6482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1346 (+20.77%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7828
2020 Avg (December) 0.6482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6788 0.6597 0.6682
February 0.7119 0.6748 0.6914
March 0.7313 0.7036 0.7150
April 0.7630 0.7229 0.7359
May 0.7841 0.7436 0.7628
June 0.7910 0.7718 0.7799
July 0.7818 0.7631 0.7736
August 0.7828 0.7595 0.7702
September 0.7746 0.7563 0.7665
October 0.7771 0.7610 0.7682
November 0.7791 0.7548 0.7678
December 0.7912 0.7750 0.7828