YEARLY HIGH
95.3855 ISK
YEARLY LOW
26.9381 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.8597 ISK

2021 LYD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 95.3855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 26.9381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.4474 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4408 to the December average rate of 28.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 95.3855 was down 8.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 104.2998, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 476,927 ISK
2020 Average 487,898 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 134,691 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,236.79 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.4570
26.2629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 29.5605, compared to 28.1589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.5605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 66.8786 ISK (High: 95.3855 / Low: 28.5069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3936 ISK (High: 28.5366 / Low: 28.1430).

January Spread (Volatile) ±66.8786
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.6737 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 37.4408) against the same month in 2020 (average: 88.2174), the exchange rate shifted by -50.7765 (-57.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 37.4408
2020 Avg (January) 88.2174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.3855 28.5069 37.4408
February 29.0916 28.3444 28.7671
March 28.6955 27.7993 28.3251
April 28.2623 27.3370 27.9486
May 28.0391 27.0848 27.6022
June 27.5867 26.9381 27.2791
July 27.9955 27.2371 27.5551
August 28.2130 27.4367 27.8994
September 28.7254 28.0014 28.3456
October 28.5366 28.1430 28.3590
November 28.9911 28.1408 28.5243
December 28.4965 28.0845 28.2700