YEARLY HIGH
153.9582 IRR
YEARLY LOW
133.6137 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.3946 IRR

2012 BDT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 153.9582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 133.6137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3444 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.1358 to the December average rate of 152.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 153.9582 was down 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 157.1010, 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 769,791 IRR
2011 Average 710,737 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 668,069 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,722.19 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

153.8946
133.4304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IRR 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 144.0483, compared to 150.7410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.0483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.7410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 10.7264 IRR (High: 144.5014 / Low: 133.7751). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5728 IRR (High: 144.5240 / Low: 143.9513).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.7264
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 152.1892) against the same month in 2011 (average: 137.9376), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2516 (+10.33%).

2012 Avg (December) 152.1892
2011 Avg (December) 137.9376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.1359 133.6137 135.1358
February 144.5014 133.7751 140.1758
March 144.5240 143.9513 144.3210
April 149.8252 143.9639 145.1408
May 150.0523 149.4530 149.7640
June 150.2132 149.2924 149.7525
July 150.3684 149.3743 149.9624
August 150.8987 149.8466 150.4422
September 150.4260 149.5671 149.9331
October 151.4443 150.0309 150.9761
November 151.7448 149.9300 150.9428
December 153.9582 151.1188 152.1892