2012 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8270 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.5368 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6723 BDT

2012 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 1.8270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 1.5368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2902 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8046 to the December average rate of 1.5692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8270 was up 1.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,135 BDT

2011 Average 8,377 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 7,684 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,450.99 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8292

1.5350

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.7187, compared to 1.6259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1613 BDT (High: 1.8265 / Low: 1.6652). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 BDT (High: 1.6997 / Low: 1.6926).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1613

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1541 (+9.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8046

2011 Avg (January) 1.6506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8270	1.7743	1.8046
February	1.8265	1.6652	1.7272
March	1.7004	1.6579	1.6921
April	1.6997	1.6926	1.6957
May	1.6998	1.6906	1.6956
June	1.7022	1.6947	1.6973
July	1.7025	1.6895	1.6957
August	1.6923	1.6819	1.6872
September	1.6952	1.6061	1.6608
October	1.6092	1.5711	1.5831
November	1.5816	1.5368	1.5595
December	1.6007	1.5499	1.5692