YEARLY HIGH
0.0990 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0850 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0933 BWP

2012 BDT to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0896 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0990 was down 1.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1004, 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 495 BWP
2011 Average 463 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 425 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0987
0.0861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BWP 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 0.0908, compared to 0.0957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0066 BWP (High: 0.0966 / Low: 0.0900). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.0979 / Low: 0.0962).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0977) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0977
2011 Avg (November) 0.0975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0919 0.0863 0.0896
February 0.0888 0.0850 0.0871
March 0.0900 0.0878 0.0887
April 0.0921 0.0893 0.0908
May 0.0966 0.0900 0.0934
June 0.0965 0.0935 0.0955
July 0.0962 0.0930 0.0944
August 0.0955 0.0937 0.0946
September 0.0953 0.0929 0.0937
October 0.0981 0.0941 0.0965
November 0.0990 0.0968 0.0977
December 0.0979 0.0962 0.0972