YEARLY HIGH
19.3296 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.2060 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1405 BIF

2012 BDT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 19.3296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 15.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1236 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6023 to the December average rate of 18.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.3296 was up 13.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.0124, 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 96,648 BIF
2011 Average 81,645 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 76,030 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,617.96 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.1994
15.2753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BIF 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 16.2192, compared to 18.0619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.2317 BIF (High: 16.8598 / Low: 15.6281). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1931 BIF (High: 17.7659 / Low: 17.5728).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2317
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 18.8724) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.4426), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4298 (+14.78%).

2012 Avg (December) 18.8724
2011 Avg (December) 16.4426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1066 15.2060 15.6023
February 15.9589 15.2492 15.6492
March 15.9755 15.6837 15.8620
April 16.8598 15.6281 16.0658
May 17.2225 16.6261 16.9883
June 17.3210 16.9778 17.1474
July 17.7666 17.1442 17.4279
August 17.7659 17.5728 17.6883
September 18.1593 17.5512 17.8037
October 18.3080 17.9351 18.2202
November 18.7027 18.0387 18.3591
December 19.3296 18.4126 18.8724