YEARLY HIGH
0.5608 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4880 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5145 GMD

2014 BDT to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BDT to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.5608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0728 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4904 to the December average rate of 0.5558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5608 was up 13.83% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4927, 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 2,804 GMD
2013 Average 2,168 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,440 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.24 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5643
0.4837
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 0.4994, compared to 0.5297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0488 GMD (High: 0.5583 / Low: 0.5094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GMD (High: 0.5142 / Low: 0.5108).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0488
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.5575) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1126 (+25.31%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.5575
2013 Avg (November) 0.4449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4923 0.4880 0.4904
February 0.4946 0.4894 0.4915
March 0.4937 0.4890 0.4909
April 0.5111 0.4904 0.5007
May 0.5137 0.5095 0.5112
June 0.5148 0.5096 0.5116
July 0.5131 0.5065 0.5105
August 0.5142 0.5108 0.5125
September 0.5163 0.5100 0.5120
October 0.5583 0.5094 0.5298
November 0.5608 0.5563 0.5575
December 0.5592 0.5507 0.5558