YEARLY HIGH
0.0186 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0178 TOP

2021 ISK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0177 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0186 was down 1.59% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0189, 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 93 TOP
2020 Average 85 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 85 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.05 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0184
0.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to TOP 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 TOP (High: 0.0176 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TOP (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0175).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0183) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+13.40%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0183
2020 Avg (May) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0176 0.0177
February 0.0181 0.0177 0.0179
March 0.0181 0.0176 0.0179
April 0.0185 0.0179 0.0181
May 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
June 0.0185 0.0181 0.0183
July 0.0183 0.0179 0.0182
August 0.0183 0.0178 0.0179
September 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
October 0.0177 0.0172 0.0175
November 0.0176 0.0170 0.0173
December 0.0177 0.0175 0.0176