YEARLY HIGH
0.0486 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0468 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 SAR

2013 BDT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0486 was up 3.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0471, 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 243 SAR
2012 Average 229 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 234 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.99 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0484
0.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SAR 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 0.0478, compared to 0.0483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 SAR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0482).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0483) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+5.33%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0483
2012 Avg (September) 0.0459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0473 0.0468 0.0471
February 0.0479 0.0471 0.0475
March 0.0480 0.0471 0.0477
April 0.0483 0.0478 0.0480
May 0.0483 0.0479 0.0481
June 0.0485 0.0479 0.0482
July 0.0486 0.0480 0.0482
August 0.0484 0.0481 0.0482
September 0.0486 0.0481 0.0483
October 0.0484 0.0482 0.0483
November 0.0484 0.0482 0.0483
December 0.0484 0.0481 0.0483