YEARLY HIGH
0.8900 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8245 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8585 BDT

2012 AOA to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.8245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0655 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8764 to the December average rate of 0.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8900 was up 2.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,450 BDT
2011 Average 3,959 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,122 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.57 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8797
0.8400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.8657, compared to 0.8512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0369 BDT (High: 0.8613 / Low: 0.8245). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BDT (High: 0.8625 / Low: 0.8591).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8748) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1099 (+14.36%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8748
2011 Avg (February) 0.7650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8896 0.8632 0.8764
February 0.8900 0.8598 0.8748
March 0.8705 0.8582 0.8613
April 0.8628 0.8592 0.8608
May 0.8625 0.8591 0.8606
June 0.8627 0.8592 0.8604
July 0.8613 0.8245 0.8476
August 0.8618 0.8501 0.8550
September 0.8597 0.8531 0.8566
October 0.8573 0.8495 0.8527
November 0.8575 0.8472 0.8521
December 0.8509 0.8313 0.8433