YEARLY HIGH
0.1247 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1101 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1163 LSL

2021 ISK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.1101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1173 to the December average rate of 0.1220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1247 was down 5.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1313, 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 623 LSL
2020 Average 607 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 550 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.94 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1228
0.1125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to LSL 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 0.1154, compared to 0.1173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0097 LSL (High: 0.1247 / Low: 0.1150). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 LSL (High: 0.1160 / Low: 0.1124).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1187) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+4.22%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1187
2020 Avg (November) 0.1138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1204 0.1144 0.1173
February 0.1183 0.1126 0.1152
March 0.1211 0.1153 0.1178
April 0.1170 0.1126 0.1147
May 0.1160 0.1124 0.1141
June 0.1166 0.1111 0.1134
July 0.1191 0.1147 0.1166
August 0.1196 0.1153 0.1174
September 0.1178 0.1101 0.1138
October 0.1178 0.1123 0.1152
November 0.1247 0.1150 0.1187
December 0.1245 0.1193 0.1220