YEARLY HIGH
10.2152 ISK
YEARLY LOW
5.8798 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1427 ISK

2021 SCR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 10.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 5.8798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3354 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0553 to the December average rate of 9.6735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.2152 was down 5.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.8379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,076 ISK
2020 Average 40,161 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 29,399 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,677.13 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.1419
5.6403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.9317, compared to 9.3536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 2.9773 ISK (High: 9.0562 / Low: 6.0788). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1980 ISK (High: 6.1438 / Low: 5.9458).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.9773
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4081 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 9.6881) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.7100), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9781 (+44.38%).

2021 Avg (November) 9.6881
2020 Avg (November) 6.7100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1182 5.8798 6.0553
February 6.1438 5.9458 6.0595
March 6.2494 5.9000 6.0154
April 9.0562 6.0788 7.7727
May 8.4559 7.3018 7.8366
June 8.3969 7.2625 7.8508
July 9.1411 7.5304 8.4247
August 9.9221 8.2245 9.2100
September 10.0897 9.1302 9.7667
October 10.1098 8.6540 9.3586
November 10.2152 8.7735 9.6881
December 10.2101 8.7059 9.6735