2021 ISK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6110 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5372 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5807 RUB

2021 ISK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.5372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5795 to the December average rate of 0.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6110 was up 2.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5934, 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 3,055 RUB

2020 Average 2,672 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,686 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.04 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6093

0.5472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to RUB 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 0.5905, compared to 0.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5905

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0397 RUB (High: 0.6095 / Low: 0.5698). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 RUB (High: 0.5911 / Low: 0.5784).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.6042) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+16.41%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.6042

2020 Avg (April) 0.5190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5917	0.5668	0.5795
February	0.5928	0.5702	0.5795
March	0.6095	0.5698	0.5855
April	0.6110	0.5981	0.6042
May	0.6099	0.5939	0.5998
June	0.6109	0.5849	0.5946
July	0.6052	0.5840	0.5946
August	0.5911	0.5784	0.5831
September	0.5771	0.5572	0.5689
October	0.5661	0.5372	0.5524
November	0.5818	0.5443	0.5586
December	0.5763	0.5620	0.5677