YEARLY HIGH
88.5865 GNF
YEARLY LOW
81.8663 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.0401 GNF

2012 BDT to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 88.5865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 81.8663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7201 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.5714 to the December average rate of 87.4248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.5865 was down 17.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 107.9013, 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 442,932 GNF
2011 Average 467,431 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 409,332 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,600.67 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.1124
82.6847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GNF 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 84.9170, compared to 87.1631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.9170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.1631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1093 GNF (High: 86.1998 / Low: 82.0905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2532 GNF (High: 88.2623 / Low: 87.0091).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1093
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2532

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.0220 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 87.4248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 88.4124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9876 (-1.12%).

2012 Avg (December) 87.4248
2011 Avg (December) 88.4124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.0652 81.8663 83.5714
February 84.1732 82.2865 83.1370
March 86.7283 83.1518 86.1036
April 86.7139 84.6837 85.5852
May 86.1998 82.0905 85.1295
June 87.4315 84.9525 85.9751
July 87.9342 86.0187 87.0203
August 88.2623 87.0091 87.6601
September 87.8235 84.8393 86.6381
October 87.9186 86.0073 87.1077
November 87.9557 86.1504 87.1279
December 88.5865 85.5377 87.4248