YEARLY HIGH
0.4927 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4048 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4336 GMD

2013 BDT to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.4927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0879 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4196 to the December average rate of 0.4884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4927 was up 17.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4196, 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 2,463 GMD
2012 Average 1,899 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,024 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.50 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4953
0.4127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GMD 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 0.4304, compared to 0.4367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0707 GMD (High: 0.4899 / Low: 0.4192). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 GMD (High: 0.4238 / Low: 0.4185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0707
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0406 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4884) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1040 (+27.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4884
2012 Avg (December) 0.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4297 0.4048 0.4196
February 0.4309 0.4161 0.4230
March 0.4296 0.4186 0.4233
April 0.4289 0.4216 0.4242
May 0.4519 0.4219 0.4289
June 0.4702 0.4343 0.4636
July 0.4601 0.4183 0.4230
August 0.4509 0.4183 0.4228
September 0.4238 0.4185 0.4203
October 0.4253 0.4187 0.4210
November 0.4899 0.4192 0.4449
December 0.4927 0.4833 0.4884