YEARLY HIGH
0.8516 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6694 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7788 BDT

2018 ISK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.8516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.6694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1822 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8084 to the December average rate of 0.6963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8516 was up 3.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8253, 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 4,258 BDT
2017 Average 3,814 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,347 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910.94 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8550
0.6657
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 0.8191, compared to 0.7385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0611 BDT (High: 0.7519 / Low: 0.6908). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 BDT (High: 0.8321 / Low: 0.8127).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0611
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.8355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1015 (+13.83%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.8355
2017 Avg (March) 0.7339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8294 0.7910 0.8084
February 0.8321 0.8127 0.8241
March 0.8516 0.8229 0.8355
April 0.8503 0.8267 0.8392
May 0.8334 0.7937 0.8153
June 0.8081 0.7738 0.7920
July 0.8083 0.7815 0.7910
August 0.7948 0.7720 0.7821
September 0.7788 0.7383 0.7596
October 0.7519 0.6908 0.7207
November 0.6947 0.6694 0.6815
December 0.7200 0.6772 0.6963