YEARLY HIGH
103.5413 LAK
YEARLY LOW
98.0623 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.4842 LAK

2013 BDT to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 103.5413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 98.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4790 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.8576 to the December average rate of 103.1843, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 103.5413 was up 3.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 100.0736, 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 517,706 LAK
2012 Average 488,113 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 490,312 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,394.85 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

103.6599
97.9524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LAK 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 99.5450, compared to 101.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.5450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.4234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 2.4110 LAK (High: 100.6203 / Low: 98.2093). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4812 LAK (High: 100.0692 / Low: 99.5879).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4110
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1383 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 103.1843) against the same month in 2012 (average: 98.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2812 (+4.33%).

2013 Avg (December) 103.1843
2012 Avg (December) 98.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.0692 99.5879 99.8576
February 101.4049 99.8804 100.4204
March 100.4081 99.4740 99.9564
April 100.6203 98.2093 99.5663
May 99.5899 98.0623 98.4280
June 99.5646 98.5657 99.0415
July 100.4522 99.6449 100.0436
August 100.9971 100.0167 100.4904
September 101.5756 100.7349 101.1109
October 101.9051 101.0863 101.4137
November 103.0128 101.6124 102.2974
December 103.5413 102.9699 103.1843