2013 BDT to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1648 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.1478 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1547 SCR

2013 BDT to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.1478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1634 to the December average rate of 0.1553, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1648 was down 10.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1834, 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 824 SCR

2012 Average 838 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 739 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.97 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1647

0.1487

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SCR 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 0.1546, compared to 0.1549 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) 0.1546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0090 SCR (High: 0.1568 / Low: 0.1478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 0.1548 / Low: 0.1536).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1634) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-2.03%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1634

2012 Avg (January) 0.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1648	0.1608	0.1634
February	0.1632	0.1554	0.1600
March	0.1568	0.1478	0.1506
April	0.1512	0.1492	0.1501
May	0.1524	0.1498	0.1511
June	0.1532	0.1514	0.1522
July	0.1553	0.1521	0.1539
August	0.1548	0.1536	0.1543
September	0.1564	0.1537	0.1550
October	0.1566	0.1545	0.1553
November	0.1573	0.1542	0.1553
December	0.1561	0.1548	0.1553