YEARLY HIGH
351.3728 IRR
YEARLY LOW
317.9321 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
332.1079 IRR

2021 ISK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 351.3728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 317.9321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.4407 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 327.5810 to the December average rate of 324.8538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 351.3728 was down 26.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 474.8048, 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 1,756,864 IRR
2020 Average 1,561,709 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,589,661 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,203.27 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

347.1011
321.2278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to IRR 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 334.5780, compared to 329.6378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 334.5780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 329.6378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 15.2220 IRR (High: 349.4771 / Low: 334.2551). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7340 IRR (High: 326.7709 / Low: 323.0369).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2220
December Spread (Stable) ±3.7340

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 6.0603 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 344.9450) against the same month in 2020 (average: 310.3391), the exchange rate shifted by +34.6059 (+11.15%).

2021 Avg (June) 344.9450
2020 Avg (June) 310.3391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 332.7932 324.5337 327.5810
February 333.9546 323.1885 328.2361
March 336.3019 327.4340 330.7415
April 343.8546 330.1835 334.3863
May 349.4771 334.2551 341.5780
June 351.3728 340.6278 344.9450
July 342.1620 333.9341 338.8847
August 340.8820 329.5586 334.3139
September 333.9202 323.3762 329.3716
October 329.4861 324.3524 327.0188
November 326.7342 317.9321 323.3839
December 326.7709 323.0369 324.8538