YEARLY HIGH
2.2343 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.1082 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1769 DJF

2012 BDT to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.2343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.1082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1260 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1423 to the December average rate of 2.2007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2343 was down 11.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5170, 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 11,171 DJF
2011 Average 12,008 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 10,541 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630.19 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2066
2.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to DJF 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 2.1706, compared to 2.1833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0829 DJF (High: 2.1912 / Low: 2.1082). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 DJF (High: 2.1922 / Low: 2.1745).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.2007) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-3.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.2007
2011 Avg (December) 2.2736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1813 2.1089 2.1423
February 2.1912 2.1082 2.1465
March 2.1938 2.1749 2.1832
April 2.1972 2.1768 2.1843
May 2.1922 2.1745 2.1840
June 2.1947 2.1761 2.1830
July 2.1828 2.1648 2.1720
August 2.1909 2.1677 2.1813
September 2.1971 2.1688 2.1774
October 2.1990 2.1724 2.1848
November 2.1998 2.1685 2.1835
December 2.2343 2.1816 2.2007