YEARLY HIGH
0.2496 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.2255 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2359 HNL

2012 BDT to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2288 to the December average rate of 0.2456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2496 was down 6.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2680, 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 1,248 HNL
2011 Average 1,277 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 1,128 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.36 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2473
0.2271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to HNL 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 0.2315, compared to 0.2402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0076 HNL (High: 0.2333 / Low: 0.2257). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HNL (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2324).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2456) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+1.54%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2456
2011 Avg (December) 0.2419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2322 0.2255 0.2288
February 0.2333 0.2257 0.2293
March 0.2334 0.2324 0.2330
April 0.2330 0.2324 0.2327
May 0.2330 0.2321 0.2327
June 0.2330 0.2319 0.2325
July 0.2369 0.2320 0.2328
August 0.2405 0.2335 0.2385
September 0.2408 0.2391 0.2398
October 0.2425 0.2403 0.2418
November 0.2439 0.2415 0.2428
December 0.2496 0.2430 0.2456