2013 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7224 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5815 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6535 LKR

2013 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.7224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.5815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1409 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5921 to the December average rate of 1.6844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7224 was up 5.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6369, 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 8,612 LKR

2012 Average 7,791 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,908 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 704.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7175

1.5807

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 1.6151, compared to 1.6919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0566 LKR (High: 1.6754 / Low: 1.6187). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 LKR (High: 1.6930 / Low: 1.6833).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.7061) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0968 (+6.02%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.7061

2012 Avg (September) 1.6093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6035	1.5815	1.5921
February	1.6156	1.5957	1.6069
March	1.6240	1.5905	1.6125
April	1.6325	1.6018	1.6147
May	1.6288	1.6094	1.6196
June	1.6754	1.6187	1.6446
July	1.6983	1.6727	1.6861
August	1.7178	1.6886	1.6980
September	1.7224	1.6965	1.7061
October	1.6979	1.6814	1.6880
November	1.6930	1.6833	1.6886
December	1.6883	1.6761	1.6844