YEARLY HIGH
107.5773 BDT
YEARLY LOW
101.4803 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.2717 BDT

2012 AZN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 107.5773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 101.4803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0970 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.9023 to the December average rate of 102.9250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 107.5773 was up 3.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 104.3035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537,886 BDT
2011 Average 469,408 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 507,402 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,484.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

106.2000
102.6273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 104.7634, compared to 103.7801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.7634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.7801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.5251 BDT (High: 107.5773 / Low: 104.0521). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2735 BDT (High: 104.3460 / Low: 104.0725).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5251
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 105.9023) against the same month in 2011 (average: 89.1079), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7944 (+18.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 105.9023
2011 Avg (January) 89.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.5773 104.0521 105.9023
February 107.4708 103.9925 105.7509
March 104.3296 103.9488 104.1159
April 104.3460 104.0725 104.1940
May 104.4510 104.1253 104.2730
June 104.5823 104.1588 104.3442
July 104.7431 103.8010 104.2875
August 104.6630 103.3546 103.8709
September 104.5022 103.6464 104.1184
October 104.1825 103.2717 103.6970
November 104.3480 103.1714 103.7820
December 103.8354 101.4803 102.9250