YEARLY HIGH
3.0919 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.7431 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9163 ISK

2021 UYU to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UYU to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 3.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 2.7431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3488 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0386 to the December average rate of 2.9353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0919 was down 10.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.4628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,460 ISK
2020 Average 16,127 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 13,716 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,743.85 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.0625
2.7755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.8959, compared to 2.9368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.1601 ISK (High: 2.9843 / Low: 2.8241). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 ISK (High: 2.9602 / Low: 2.9030).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1601
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 3.0386) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.3074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2688 (-8.13%).

2021 Avg (January) 3.0386
2020 Avg (January) 3.3074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0919 2.9880 3.0386
February 3.0696 2.9272 3.0037
March 2.9438 2.8260 2.8783
April 2.8999 2.7787 2.8537
May 2.8597 2.7466 2.8014
June 2.8457 2.7431 2.7994
July 2.8832 2.7971 2.8368
August 2.9843 2.8241 2.9129
September 3.0454 2.9672 3.0030
October 3.0178 2.9348 2.9657
November 3.0109 2.9259 2.9673
December 2.9602 2.9030 2.9353