YEARLY HIGH
0.1477 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1331 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1411 ISK

2021 KPW to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KPW to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.1477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.1331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1428 to the December average rate of 0.1446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1477 was down 9.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 738 ISK
2020 Average 752 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 666 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.56 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1461
0.1347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1399, compared to 0.1423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 ISK (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1339). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 ISK (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1437).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1452) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-4.31%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1452
2020 Avg (November) 0.1517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1442 0.1406 0.1428
February 0.1448 0.1401 0.1425
March 0.1429 0.1391 0.1415
April 0.1417 0.1361 0.1399
May 0.1400 0.1339 0.1370
June 0.1375 0.1331 0.1357
July 0.1403 0.1369 0.1382
August 0.1421 0.1374 0.1402
September 0.1451 0.1404 0.1424
October 0.1445 0.1423 0.1434
November 0.1477 0.1437 0.1452
December 0.1453 0.1437 0.1446