YEARLY HIGH
4.9797 KMF
YEARLY LOW
4.4078 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6798 KMF

2012 BDT to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 4.9797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 4.4078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5719 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5809 to the December average rate of 4.6465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.9797 was down 7.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3565, 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 24,898 KMF
2011 Average 23,896 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 22,039 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,859.36 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.9284
4.4344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KMF 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 4.6088, compared to 4.7508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3070 KMF (High: 4.8445 / Low: 4.5375). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 KMF (High: 4.6895 / Low: 4.6269).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.1655 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.8872) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6214), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2658 (+5.75%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.8872
2011 Avg (July) 4.6214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7089 4.4195 4.5809
February 4.5491 4.4078 4.4755
March 4.6017 4.5061 4.5513
April 4.5971 4.5061 4.5643
May 4.8445 4.5375 4.6901
June 4.8452 4.7383 4.7903
July 4.9797 4.7030 4.8872
August 4.9159 4.8413 4.8856
September 4.8607 4.5900 4.7201
October 4.6895 4.6269 4.6582
November 4.7669 4.6557 4.7071
December 4.6999 4.6050 4.6465