YEARLY HIGH
0.7229 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6624 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6889 BDT

2019 ISK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.7229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.6624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0605 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7005 to the December average rate of 0.6956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7229 was down 15.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8516, 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 3,615 BDT
2018 Average 3,893 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,312 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.66 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7036
0.6742
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 0.6946, compared to 0.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0381 BDT (High: 0.7229 / Low: 0.6848). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 BDT (High: 0.6840 / Low: 0.6747).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.7011) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1343 (-16.08%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.7011
2018 Avg (March) 0.8355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7173 0.6901 0.7005
February 0.7078 0.6928 0.7008
March 0.7229 0.6848 0.7011
April 0.7099 0.6855 0.7000
May 0.6962 0.6789 0.6874
June 0.6843 0.6691 0.6777
July 0.6998 0.6671 0.6782
August 0.6968 0.6688 0.6825
September 0.6868 0.6624 0.6766
October 0.6840 0.6747 0.6797
November 0.6994 0.6777 0.6863
December 0.7011 0.6878 0.6956