YEARLY HIGH
1.6430 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4818 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5633 ISK

2013 BDT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.6430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1612 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6134 to the December average rate of 1.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6430 was up 1.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6179, 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 8,215 ISK
2012 Average 7,638 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,409 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 805.76 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6293
1.4996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.5764, compared to 1.5502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1078 ISK (High: 1.5929 / Low: 1.4851). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 ISK (High: 1.6244 / Low: 1.6001).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1078
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.6185) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1346 (+9.07%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.6185
2012 Avg (February) 1.4839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6244 1.6001 1.6134
February 1.6430 1.5955 1.6185
March 1.6162 1.5743 1.5901
April 1.5919 1.4964 1.5244
May 1.5929 1.4851 1.5478
June 1.5911 1.5376 1.5644
July 1.6313 1.5334 1.5756
August 1.5561 1.5163 1.5382
September 1.5727 1.5359 1.5569
October 1.5713 1.5434 1.5555
November 1.5832 1.5422 1.5649
December 1.5456 1.4818 1.5104