YEARLY HIGH
0.5300 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.4779 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5091 HTG

2012 BDT to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.4779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0521 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4861 to the December average rate of 0.5218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5300 was down 8.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5768, 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 2,650 HTG
2011 Average 2,743 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 2,389 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260.68 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5253
0.4826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to HTG 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 0.5014, compared to 0.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0223 HTG (High: 0.5007 / Low: 0.4784). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 HTG (High: 0.5167 / Low: 0.5136).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5218) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+1.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5218
2011 Avg (December) 0.5163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4946 0.4779 0.4861
February 0.5007 0.4784 0.4874
March 0.5049 0.5000 0.5028
April 0.5126 0.5000 0.5054
May 0.5183 0.5098 0.5129
June 0.5169 0.5108 0.5139
July 0.5165 0.5121 0.5138
August 0.5167 0.5136 0.5153
September 0.5165 0.5128 0.5145
October 0.5188 0.5155 0.5177
November 0.5191 0.5145 0.5174
December 0.5300 0.5174 0.5218