YEARLY HIGH
17.3483 IQD
YEARLY LOW
16.9715 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1635 IQD

2021 BDT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BDT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.3483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 16.9715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3768 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2402 to the December average rate of 17.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 17.3483 was up 0.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.2678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,741 IQD
2020 Average 70,570 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 84,858 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.90 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

17.2640
16.9889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IQD 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 17.2319, compared to 17.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.2401 IQD (High: 17.3296 / Low: 17.0895). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 IQD (High: 17.0372 / Low: 16.9872).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2401
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 17.2402) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1900 (+22.70%).

2021 Avg (January) 17.2402
2020 Avg (January) 14.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3483 17.2148 17.2402
February 17.2726 17.2042 17.2306
March 17.2839 17.2061 17.2410
April 17.3013 17.1648 17.2291
May 17.3296 17.0895 17.2292
June 17.2548 17.2024 17.2214
July 17.2297 17.1458 17.2048
August 17.2462 17.0942 17.1702
September 17.1664 17.0379 17.1155
October 17.0631 17.0015 17.0480
November 17.0372 16.9872 17.0118
December 17.1201 16.9715 17.0201