2013 BDT to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BDT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BDT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 20.6533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.4229.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2304 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0707 to the December average rate of 15.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.6533 was up 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.1518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BDT to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.6391, compared to 16.3756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2635 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.0505 SOS (High: 15.4734 / Low: 14.4229). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2322 SOS (High: 20.2158 / Low: 19.9836).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7557 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 20.2042) against the same month in 2012 (average: 19.5538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6504 (+3.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2158 | 19.9836 | 20.0707 |
| February | 20.6533 | 19.8347 | 20.2042 |
| March | 20.5037 | 19.7587 | 20.2145 |
| April | 20.2222 | 19.4947 | 19.8509 |
| May | 19.4300 | 18.7299 | 19.0951 |
| June | 18.8760 | 17.9356 | 18.3991 |
| July | 18.0498 | 17.6065 | 17.8486 |
| August | 17.6894 | 16.7919 | 17.1924 |
| September | 16.7686 | 16.2837 | 16.4982 |
| October | 16.2176 | 15.8530 | 15.9924 |
| November | 15.8197 | 15.4525 | 15.7102 |
| December | 15.4734 | 14.4229 | 15.0118 |