YEARLY HIGH
9.0209 ISK
YEARLY LOW
8.0093 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5945 ISK

2021 NAD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NAD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 9.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 8.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0115 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5250 to the December average rate of 8.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.0209 was up 0.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.9655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,104 ISK
2020 Average 41,177 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 40,047 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,057.62 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.8867
8.1161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 8.6723, compared to 8.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.0115 ISK (High: 9.0209 / Low: 8.0093). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2652 ISK (High: 8.8469 / Low: 8.5817).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2652

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 8.4524) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.7842), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3318 (-3.78%).

2021 Avg (November) 8.4524
2020 Avg (November) 8.7842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7260 8.3086 8.5250
February 8.8652 8.5309 8.7080
March 8.6696 8.2378 8.4999
April 8.8469 8.5817 8.7002
May 8.9014 8.6167 8.7783
June 9.0000 8.5896 8.8225
July 8.6756 8.3356 8.5551
August 8.8789 8.3315 8.5876
September 8.9713 8.4698 8.6451
October 8.9418 8.4808 8.6798
November 9.0209 8.0093 8.4524
December 8.3767 8.0333 8.1803