YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 GEL

2012 BDT to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0213 was down 16.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0256, 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 107 GEL
2011 Average 114 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 99 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.83 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0213
0.0197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GEL 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0010 GEL (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0199 / Low: 0.0198).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-6.04%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0206
2011 Avg (October) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0197 0.0201
February 0.0203 0.0198 0.0199
March 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
April 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
May 0.0199 0.0198 0.0198
June 0.0201 0.0199 0.0199
July 0.0212 0.0204 0.0209
August 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212
September 0.0212 0.0211 0.0211
October 0.0213 0.0203 0.0206
November 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
December 0.0208 0.0204 0.0205