YEARLY HIGH
18.8683 LBP
YEARLY LOW
17.8056 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3793 LBP

2012 BDT to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 18.8683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 17.8056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0628 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0980 to the December average rate of 18.6420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8683 was down 11.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.2718, 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 94,342 LBP
2011 Average 101,774 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 89,028 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,313.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.6964
18.0435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LBP 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 18.2931, compared to 18.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6103 LBP (High: 18.4158 / Low: 17.8056). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 LBP (High: 18.4164 / Low: 18.3620).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6103
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 18.6420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.2270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5850 (-3.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 18.6420
2011 Avg (December) 19.2270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4158 17.8056 18.0980
February 18.4236 17.8232 18.1170
March 18.4299 18.3623 18.4014
April 18.4164 18.3620 18.3917
May 18.4032 18.3450 18.3789
June 18.4579 18.3241 18.3716
July 18.4343 18.3171 18.3687
August 18.5044 18.3785 18.4443
September 18.4624 18.3594 18.3989
October 18.5226 18.3667 18.4662
November 18.5497 18.3680 18.4734
December 18.8683 18.4617 18.6420