YEARLY HIGH
11.9928 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.4860 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8116 CDF

2013 BDT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 11.9928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 11.4860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5068 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5654 to the December average rate of 11.8882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.9928 was up 3.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.5871, 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 59,964 CDF
2012 Average 56,167 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 57,430 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,534.07 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

11.9555
11.5299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CDF 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 11.7388, compared to 11.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2680 CDF (High: 11.7755 / Low: 11.5076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 CDF (High: 11.9552 / Low: 11.8717).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2680
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 11.9200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.3035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6165 (+5.45%).

2013 Avg (September) 11.9200
2012 Avg (September) 11.3035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6541 11.4860 11.5654
February 11.7755 11.5076 11.6600
March 11.8725 11.6157 11.7727
April 11.9085 11.7426 11.7930
May 11.8566 11.7504 11.8068
June 11.8935 11.7664 11.8347
July 11.8889 11.7689 11.8418
August 11.9292 11.7648 11.8418
September 11.9928 11.8490 11.9200
October 11.9552 11.8717 11.9153
November 11.9503 11.8343 11.8993
December 11.9561 11.8323 11.8882