2012 BDT to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |