YEARLY HIGH
4.4956 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.1767 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3687 XAF

2021 ISK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ISK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 4.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 4.1767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3189 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1941 to the December average rate of 4.4598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.4956 was down 6.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.8301, 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 22,478 XAF
2020 Average 21,297 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 20,884 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,594.59 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.4917
4.1671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to XAF 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 4.3255, compared to 4.4119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1523 XAF (High: 4.4209 / Low: 4.2686). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 XAF (High: 4.4835 / Low: 4.4469).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1523
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

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 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 4.4605) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.1385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3220 (+7.78%).

2021 Avg (July) 4.4605
2020 Avg (July) 4.1385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2293 4.1767 4.1941
February 4.2793 4.2020 4.2282
March 4.4209 4.2686 4.3303
April 4.4147 4.3183 4.3551
May 4.4653 4.3367 4.3809
June 4.4835 4.4469 4.4646
July 4.4956 4.4022 4.4605
August 4.4684 4.3679 4.4181
September 4.3815 4.3069 4.3490
October 4.4147 4.3639 4.3815
November 4.4740 4.3604 4.4023
December 4.4858 4.4430 4.4598