YEARLY HIGH
0.0793 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0713 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0741 EGP

2012 BDT to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0725 to the December average rate of 0.0763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0793 was down 5.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0835, 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 397 EGP
2011 Average 401 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 357 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.94 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0766
0.0722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to EGP 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 0.0734, compared to 0.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0042 EGP (High: 0.0793 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0736).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0763
2011 Avg (December) 0.0768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0737 0.0713 0.0725
February 0.0739 0.0714 0.0726
March 0.0739 0.0736 0.0738
April 0.0738 0.0736 0.0737
May 0.0739 0.0736 0.0737
June 0.0741 0.0735 0.0738
July 0.0744 0.0736 0.0740
August 0.0748 0.0740 0.0745
September 0.0749 0.0743 0.0746
October 0.0753 0.0745 0.0749
November 0.0753 0.0745 0.0749
December 0.0793 0.0751 0.0763