YEARLY HIGH
4.8494 SOS
YEARLY LOW
4.3701 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5780 SOS

2021 ISK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 4.8494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 4.3701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4793 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5200 to the December average rate of 4.4705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.8494 was up 0.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8033, 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 24,247 SOS
2020 Average 21,515 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 21,850 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,396.39 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.7996
4.4179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to SOS 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 4.6197, compared to 4.5363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.2227 SOS (High: 4.8327 / Low: 4.6100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0805 SOS (High: 4.5363 / Low: 4.4558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2227
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0805

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 4.7678) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4866 (+11.37%).

2021 Avg (June) 4.7678
2020 Avg (June) 4.2812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5916 4.4618 4.5200
February 4.5868 4.4562 4.5301
March 4.6414 4.5108 4.5704
April 4.7454 4.5327 4.6118
May 4.8327 4.6100 4.7179
June 4.8494 4.6769 4.7678
July 4.7491 4.5797 4.6674
August 4.7009 4.5162 4.5923
September 4.6161 4.4510 4.5318
October 4.5363 4.4558 4.5061
November 4.5132 4.3701 4.4497
December 4.5146 4.4162 4.4705