YEARLY HIGH
1.4815 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.2117 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3143 ISK

2017 BDT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.2117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2698 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4413 to the December average rate of 1.2664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4815 was down 11.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6696, 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 7,407 ISK
2016 Average 7,687 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 6,058 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.05 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4603
1.2320
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 1.3450, compared to 1.2835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1538 ISK (High: 1.4172 / Low: 1.2635). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 ISK (High: 1.2821 / Low: 1.2453).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1538
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4413) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2145 (-12.95%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4413
2016 Avg (January) 1.6558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4815 1.4104 1.4413
February 1.4410 1.3395 1.3949
March 1.4091 1.3300 1.3628
April 1.4172 1.2635 1.3530
May 1.3110 1.2283 1.2673
June 1.3041 1.2117 1.2510
July 1.3331 1.2653 1.2899
August 1.3529 1.2814 1.3075
September 1.3270 1.2813 1.3028
October 1.3072 1.2611 1.2824
November 1.3096 1.2203 1.2519
December 1.2821 1.2453 1.2664