2013 BDT to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

246.5913 STD

YEARLY LOW

227.4376 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

236.5477 STD

2013 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 246.5913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 227.4376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1537 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.7793 to the December average rate of 230.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 246.5913 was down 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 248.4509, 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 1,232,957 STD

2012 Average 1,168,383 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,137,188 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,768.37 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

242.8850

229.7196

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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 237.9138, compared to 235.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.9138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 235.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 10.3852 STD (High: 237.8229 / Low: 227.4376). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0570 STD (High: 236.1618 / Low: 232.1048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±10.3852

November Spread (Stable) ±4.0570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.9861 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 241.2867) against the same month in 2012 (average: 241.9551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6684 (-0.28%).

2013 Avg (July) 241.2867

2012 Avg (July) 241.9551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	234.6800	227.6600	231.7793
February	237.8229	227.4376	232.6846
March	245.3740	236.6289	240.4963
April	245.3883	239.1196	241.5314
May	245.2780	236.6130	241.7878
June	244.4797	234.9830	239.2031
July	246.5913	237.0633	241.2867
August	238.9168	229.6677	236.3538
September	240.9703	232.4048	236.6781
October	234.3450	228.9677	231.6920
November	236.1618	232.1048	234.2631
December	233.7561	228.1502	230.8167