2012 BDT to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9197 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8591 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8998 LRD

2012 BDT to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.9197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0607 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8733 to the December average rate of 0.9049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9197 was down 10.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0230, 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 4,599 LRD

2011 Average 4,868 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,295 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.29 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9144

0.8695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LRD 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 0.8948, compared to 0.9048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8948

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0403 LRD (High: 0.8996 / Low: 0.8593). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 LRD (High: 0.9054 / Low: 0.8933).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.9076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0624 (-6.44%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.9076

2011 Avg (August) 0.9700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8861	0.8591	0.8733
February	0.8996	0.8593	0.8812
March	0.9048	0.8903	0.8978
April	0.9054	0.8933	0.9005
May	0.9176	0.9010	0.9061
June	0.9187	0.9017	0.9097
July	0.9166	0.9006	0.9107
August	0.9197	0.8998	0.9076
September	0.9091	0.8947	0.9027
October	0.9108	0.8844	0.8983
November	0.9141	0.8903	0.9045
December	0.9122	0.8969	0.9049