YEARLY HIGH
1.7347 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4186 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5952 ISK

2020 BDT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.7347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3161 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4554 to the December average rate of 1.5023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7347 was up 14.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5097, 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 8,673 ISK
2019 Average 7,261 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,093 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,580.31 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7258
1.4308
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 1.5870, compared to 1.6034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1786 ISK (High: 1.6714 / Low: 1.4927). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 ISK (High: 1.6643 / Low: 1.6260).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1786
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.6877) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2328 (+16.00%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.6877
2019 Avg (May) 1.4549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4686 1.4186 1.4554
February 1.5116 1.4503 1.4899
March 1.6714 1.4927 1.5891
April 1.7335 1.6738 1.7012
May 1.7347 1.6013 1.6877
June 1.6457 1.5464 1.5985
July 1.6602 1.5857 1.6313
August 1.6308 1.5899 1.6116
September 1.6567 1.5917 1.6248
October 1.6643 1.6260 1.6397
November 1.6651 1.5675 1.6105
December 1.5432 1.4770 1.5023