YEARLY HIGH
173.0526 STD
YEARLY LOW
157.0953 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.2312 STD

2021 ISK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 173.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 157.0953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.9573 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 159.1388 to the December average rate of 163.0825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 173.0526 was down 2.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 178.1147, 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 865,263 STD
2020 Average 796,648 STD
Yearly Trough Low 785,477 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,786.41 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

169.1613
157.9409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to STD 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 163.4203, compared to 163.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.4203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 8.3367 STD (High: 173.0526 / Low: 164.7159). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0406 STD (High: 164.3190 / Low: 162.2784).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.3367
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 168.0961) against the same month in 2020 (average: 162.3804), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7157 (+3.52%).

2021 Avg (June) 168.0961
2020 Avg (June) 162.3804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.8837 157.7492 159.1388
February 161.3061 157.0953 158.8759
March 164.6893 158.4779 161.4424
April 169.3595 162.1358 164.7426
May 172.1190 164.6314 168.2262
June 173.0526 164.7159 168.0961
July 167.3324 163.1927 165.7402
August 167.4136 162.3508 164.3768
September 164.1829 159.1296 161.8192
October 164.1775 161.0038 162.2118
November 163.5250 157.4689 161.0218
December 164.3190 162.2784 163.0825