YEARLY HIGH
1.8615 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.6366 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7236 ISK

2021 RUB to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RUB to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 1.8615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 1.6366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2249 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7260 to the December average rate of 1.7616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8615 was down 7.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,307 ISK
2020 Average 9,382 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 8,183 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.26 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8260
1.6398
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RUB 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.6942, compared to 1.7530 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.6942
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.7530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1183 ISK (High: 1.8371 / Low: 1.7189). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 ISK (High: 1.6720 / Low: 1.6366).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1183
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0532 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.8105) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.7923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+1.01%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.8105
2020 Avg (October) 1.7923

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Month High Low Average
January 1.7643 1.6900 1.7260
February 1.7537 1.6869 1.7257
March 1.7550 1.6407 1.7085
April 1.6720 1.6366 1.6553
May 1.6837 1.6397 1.6673
June 1.7097 1.6370 1.6822
July 1.7123 1.6522 1.6820
August 1.7290 1.6918 1.7151
September 1.7946 1.7329 1.7580
October 1.8615 1.7665 1.8105
November 1.8371 1.7189 1.7911
December 1.7795 1.7354 1.7616