YEARLY HIGH
0.6890 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6181 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6551 BDT

2012 ISK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.6890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6733 to the December average rate of 0.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6890 was up 2.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,445 BDT
2011 Average 3,193 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,091 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.56 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6833
0.6334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK to BDT 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 0.6551, compared to 0.6551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0417 BDT (High: 0.6760 / Low: 0.6343). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 BDT (High: 0.6531 / Low: 0.6424).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0640 (+10.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6742
2011 Avg (February) 0.6102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6885 0.6589 0.6733
February 0.6890 0.6508 0.6742
March 0.6531 0.6424 0.6483
April 0.6514 0.6379 0.6462
May 0.6609 0.6279 0.6455
June 0.6570 0.6276 0.6428
July 0.6760 0.6343 0.6508
August 0.6848 0.6688 0.6791
September 0.6777 0.6539 0.6663
October 0.6688 0.6371 0.6563
November 0.6467 0.6309 0.6404
December 0.6515 0.6181 0.6376