YEARLY HIGH
18.5480 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.8031 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7119 ISK

2021 TRY to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the TRY to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 18.5480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 7.8031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7449 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3711 to the December average rate of 9.7927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -43.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.5480 was down 15.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.9017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 927,402 ISK
2020 Average 970,612 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 390,156 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 537,246.81 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.8927
8.9655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 16.0393, compared to 13.3844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 4.3575 ISK (High: 12.1606 / Low: 7.8031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5384 ISK (High: 17.6814 / Low: 17.1430).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3575
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 18.0654) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.8565), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7910 (-13.38%).

2021 Avg (February) 18.0654
2020 Avg (February) 20.8565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6814 17.1430 17.3711
February 18.5480 17.0823 18.0654
March 17.5714 15.2074 16.5730
April 15.7746 14.8570 15.3922
May 15.1148 14.1151 14.6985
June 14.4978 13.9041 14.1359
July 14.7565 14.2168 14.4682
August 15.1651 14.5601 14.8793
September 15.3317 14.4557 14.9557
October 14.6315 13.2745 13.9836
November 13.5843 9.5932 12.2272
December 12.1606 7.8031 9.7927