YEARLY HIGH
0.0198 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 BAM

2012 BDT to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0198 was down 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0213, 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 99 BAM
2011 Average 95 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 88 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.20 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0196
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BAM 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 0.0183, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 BAM (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0184).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.76%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0194
2011 Avg (July) 0.0184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0176 0.0182
February 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
March 0.0183 0.0179 0.0181
April 0.0183 0.0179 0.0182
May 0.0193 0.0181 0.0187
June 0.0193 0.0189 0.0191
July 0.0198 0.0189 0.0194
August 0.0196 0.0190 0.0194
September 0.0191 0.0182 0.0186
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
November 0.0190 0.0185 0.0187
December 0.0187 0.0183 0.0185