YEARLY HIGH
0.1701 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0979 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1273 SCR

2021 ISK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1652 to the December average rate of 0.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1701 was up 0.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1696, 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 850 SCR
2020 Average 634 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 489 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.91 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1726
0.0961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SCR 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 0.1473, compared to 0.1074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0541 SCR (High: 0.1645 / Low: 0.1104). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SCR (High: 0.1682 / Low: 0.1628).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1652) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+49.25%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1652
2020 Avg (January) 0.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1701 0.1634 0.1652
February 0.1682 0.1628 0.1650
March 0.1695 0.1600 0.1663
April 0.1645 0.1104 0.1316
May 0.1370 0.1183 0.1279
June 0.1377 0.1191 0.1277
July 0.1328 0.1094 0.1190
August 0.1216 0.1008 0.1089
September 0.1095 0.0991 0.1025
October 0.1156 0.0989 0.1071
November 0.1140 0.0979 0.1034
December 0.1149 0.0979 0.1036