2012 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6369 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3465 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5578 LKR

2012 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 1.6369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.3465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2904 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3679 to the December average rate of 1.5860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6369 was up 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5712, 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 8,184 LKR

2011 Average 7,465 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,732 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,451.97 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6453

1.3427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LKR 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 1.5126, compared to 1.6031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1624 LKR (High: 1.5106 / Low: 1.3483). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 LKR (High: 1.6001 / Low: 1.5764).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1624

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.6201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1520 (+10.35%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.6201

2011 Avg (July) 1.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3925	1.3465	1.3679
February	1.5106	1.3483	1.4133
March	1.5996	1.4820	1.5360
April	1.6162	1.5286	1.5710
May	1.6115	1.5451	1.5773
June	1.6357	1.5841	1.6101
July	1.6369	1.5915	1.6201
August	1.6278	1.6032	1.6185
September	1.6265	1.5773	1.6093
October	1.6020	1.5713	1.5852
November	1.6106	1.5866	1.5994
December	1.6001	1.5764	1.5860