YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.0058 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0061 ISK

2021 STD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the STD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0063 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0064 was down 5.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32 ISK
2020 Average 31 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 29 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.93 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0063
0.0059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 ISK (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0058). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ISK (High: 0.0062 / Low: 0.0061).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.0063) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+9.16%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.0063
2020 Avg (February) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0062 0.0063
February 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
March 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
April 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0058 0.0059
June 0.0061 0.0058 0.0060
July 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
August 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
November 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061