YEARLY HIGH
0.0666 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0605 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0632 SBD

2021 ISK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0666 was down 2.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0686, 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 333 SBD
2020 Average 305 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 302 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.69 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0659
0.0612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SBD 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 SBD (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0632). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SBD (High: 0.0626 / Low: 0.0618).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0655) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+6.59%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0655
2020 Avg (June) 0.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0637 0.0615 0.0623
February 0.0633 0.0616 0.0624
March 0.0643 0.0620 0.0627
April 0.0651 0.0626 0.0634
May 0.0662 0.0632 0.0647
June 0.0666 0.0647 0.0655
July 0.0652 0.0638 0.0647
August 0.0651 0.0629 0.0638
September 0.0638 0.0617 0.0629
October 0.0630 0.0619 0.0624
November 0.0622 0.0605 0.0615
December 0.0626 0.0618 0.0622