2021 XDR to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.1480 ISK

YEARLY LOW

172.9528 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

180.9304 ISK

2021 XDR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 187.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 172.9528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1952 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.3148 to the December average rate of 182.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 187.1480 was down 6.85% compared to the 2020 peak of 200.9193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 935,740 ISK

2020 Average 942,587 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 864,764 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,976.18 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

186.3193

174.2652

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 180.7560, compared to 181.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.7560

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 6.8192 ISK (High: 180.5948 / Low: 173.7756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3082 ISK (High: 183.5873 / Low: 181.2792).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.8192

December Spread (Stable) ±2.3082

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9038 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 185.3148) against the same month in 2020 (average: 170.3954), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9194 (+8.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 185.3148

2020 Avg (January) 170.3954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.1480	183.0235	185.3148
February	187.0554	182.2497	184.7281
March	183.9166	178.8454	181.8244
April	181.9991	175.7791	179.8859
May	180.5948	173.7756	177.5133
June	177.2360	172.9528	175.2697
July	179.4386	175.3971	177.0325
August	181.3609	176.6074	179.2828
September	184.7373	179.4223	182.0317
October	184.0765	180.9317	182.3621
November	186.6380	181.3314	183.5661
December	183.5873	181.2792	182.3530