YEARLY HIGH
17.0644 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.4446 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3387 ISK

2021 HKD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 17.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 15.4446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6198 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5803 to the December average rate of 16.6811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.0644 was down 10.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,610 ISK
2020 Average 436,286 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 386,114 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,496.23 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

16.8765
15.6254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 16.2226, compared to 16.4547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.6880 ISK (High: 16.2127 / Low: 15.5247). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1861 ISK (High: 16.7642 / Low: 16.5781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6880
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1861

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 0.3309 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 16.7722) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.6142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8420 (-4.78%).

2021 Avg (November) 16.7722
2020 Avg (November) 17.6142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7366 16.3186 16.5803
February 16.8046 16.2599 16.5455
March 16.5648 16.1210 16.3962
April 16.4028 15.7743 16.2075
May 16.2127 15.5247 15.8767
June 15.9363 15.4446 15.7296
July 16.2471 15.8582 16.0038
August 16.4181 15.9046 16.2075
September 16.7677 16.2614 16.4698
October 16.7180 16.4493 16.5936
November 17.0644 16.6135 16.7722
December 16.7642 16.5781 16.6811