2012 BDT to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2208 PKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0682 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1400 PKR

2012 BDT to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1527 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0848 to the December average rate of 1.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2208 was up 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2141, 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 6,104 PKR

2011 Average 5,832 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,341 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.33 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2156

1.0729

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BDT to PKR 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 1.1101, compared to 1.1699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0403 PKR (High: 1.1108 / Low: 1.0705). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 PKR (High: 1.1111 / Low: 1.1031).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2037) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0616 (+5.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2037

2011 Avg (December) 1.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1055	1.0682	1.0848
February	1.1108	1.0705	1.0917
March	1.1241	1.1063	1.1110
April	1.1111	1.1031	1.1080
May	1.1396	1.1069	1.1151
June	1.1552	1.1423	1.1498
July	1.1601	1.1445	1.1529
August	1.1617	1.1479	1.1560
September	1.1633	1.1464	1.1547
October	1.1798	1.1615	1.1734
November	1.1882	1.1716	1.1786
December	1.2208	1.1854	1.2037