YEARLY HIGH
0.0931 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0836 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0871 SBD

2012 BDT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0882 to the December average rate of 0.0879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0931 was down 17.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1129, 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 466 SBD
2011 Average 514 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 418 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0888
0.0845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SBD 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 0.0869, compared to 0.0872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 SBD (High: 0.0931 / Low: 0.0838). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0866).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-19.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0882
2011 Avg (January) 0.1099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0931 0.0838 0.0882
February 0.0862 0.0836 0.0848
March 0.0877 0.0867 0.0873
April 0.0875 0.0866 0.0871
May 0.0899 0.0867 0.0884
June 0.0877 0.0850 0.0856
July 0.0900 0.0854 0.0876
August 0.0870 0.0860 0.0866
September 0.0876 0.0863 0.0867
October 0.0886 0.0868 0.0875
November 0.0883 0.0864 0.0872
December 0.0890 0.0870 0.0879