YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1060 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1235 LSL

2013 BDT to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1101 to the December average rate of 0.1335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1350 was up 22.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1100, 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 675 LSL
2012 Average 501 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 530 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1358
0.1077
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 0.1174, compared to 0.1297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0145 LSL (High: 0.1289 / Low: 0.1144). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LSL (High: 0.1142 / Low: 0.1116).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1335) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+25.00%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1335
2012 Avg (December) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1136 0.1060 0.1101
February 0.1142 0.1116 0.1127
March 0.1187 0.1144 0.1168
April 0.1186 0.1137 0.1166
May 0.1289 0.1144 0.1195
June 0.1310 0.1262 0.1286
July 0.1311 0.1248 0.1275
August 0.1338 0.1257 0.1294
September 0.1325 0.1250 0.1287
October 0.1299 0.1258 0.1276
November 0.1337 0.1297 0.1313
December 0.1350 0.1313 0.1335