YEARLY HIGH
258.6176 STD
YEARLY LOW
225.9309 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
238.1743 STD

2014 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 258.6176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 225.9309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.6866 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.8054 to the December average rate of 256.5823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 258.6176 was up 4.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 246.5913, 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 1,293,088 STD
2013 Average 1,182,822 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,129,655 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,433.16 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

259.4190
225.3788
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 230.3845, compared to 245.9641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.3845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.9641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 9.1685 STD (High: 250.0911 / Low: 240.9226). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1724 STD (High: 233.3223 / Low: 231.1499).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.1685
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1204 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 256.5823) against the same month in 2013 (average: 230.8167), the exchange rate shifted by +25.7656 (+11.16%).

2014 Avg (December) 256.5823
2013 Avg (December) 230.8167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 233.6390 229.5017 231.8054
February 233.8431 227.3315 231.3359
March 230.3064 226.4268 228.2155
April 230.4323 227.3706 228.5982
May 232.4211 225.9309 230.0542
June 233.3223 231.1499 232.2978
July 235.8204 230.1425 232.7776
August 240.5978 235.4938 237.3140
September 250.0911 240.9226 245.1196
October 252.7309 247.7600 249.8507
November 255.7839 251.9622 254.1407
December 258.6176 253.2775 256.5823