2014 BDT to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |