YEARLY HIGH
0.2394 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.2224 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2290 ISK

2021 XAF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.2394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2384 to the December average rate of 0.2242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2394 was down 5.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,197 ISK
2020 Average 1,178 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 1,112 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.92 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2399
0.2225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2313, compared to 0.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0081 ISK (High: 0.2343 / Low: 0.2262). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 ISK (High: 0.2249 / Low: 0.2230).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2384) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+14.08%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2384
2020 Avg (January) 0.2090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2394 0.2364 0.2384
February 0.2380 0.2337 0.2365
March 0.2343 0.2262 0.2310
April 0.2316 0.2265 0.2296
May 0.2306 0.2239 0.2283
June 0.2249 0.2230 0.2240
July 0.2272 0.2224 0.2242
August 0.2289 0.2238 0.2264
September 0.2322 0.2282 0.2299
October 0.2292 0.2265 0.2282
November 0.2293 0.2235 0.2272
December 0.2251 0.2229 0.2242