YEARLY HIGH
1.6179 ISK
YEARLY LOW
1.4513 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5275 ISK

2012 BDT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.4513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1665 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4855 to the December average rate of 1.5687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6179 was down 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6649, 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 8,089 ISK
2011 Average 7,835 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 7,257 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 832.52 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5784
1.4629
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 1.5275, compared to 1.5275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0972 ISK (High: 1.5764 / Low: 1.4792). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 ISK (High: 1.5567 / Low: 1.5311).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0972
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0644 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.5687) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.5687
2011 Avg (December) 1.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5177 1.4523 1.4855
February 1.5366 1.4513 1.4839
March 1.5567 1.5311 1.5425
April 1.5677 1.5351 1.5475
May 1.5925 1.5131 1.5496
June 1.5933 1.5221 1.5560
July 1.5764 1.4792 1.5370
August 1.4952 1.4603 1.4726
September 1.5293 1.4756 1.5009
October 1.5697 1.4952 1.5240
November 1.5850 1.5464 1.5616
December 1.6179 1.5350 1.5687