YEARLY HIGH
0.1100 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0894 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1003 LSL

2012 BDT to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.1100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0963 to the December average rate of 0.1068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1100 was down 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1115, 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 550 LSL
2011 Average 488 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 447 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.05 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1096
0.0906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LSL 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 0.0965, compared to 0.1041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0097 LSL (High: 0.1038 / Low: 0.0941). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LSL (High: 0.0944 / Low: 0.0918).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+1.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1080
2011 Avg (November) 0.1064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0996 0.0920 0.0963
February 0.0942 0.0894 0.0921
March 0.0944 0.0918 0.0929
April 0.0975 0.0933 0.0955
May 0.1038 0.0941 0.0996
June 0.1048 0.0999 0.1023
July 0.1041 0.0989 0.1007
August 0.1037 0.0992 0.1014
September 0.1030 0.1001 0.1012
October 0.1085 0.1018 0.1063
November 0.1100 0.1064 0.1080
December 0.1087 0.1053 0.1068