YEARLY HIGH
0.0539 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0508 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0524 VEF

2012 BDT to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0516 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0539 was down 11.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0609, 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 270 VEF
2011 Average 290 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 254 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.82 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0533
0.0514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to VEF 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 0.0522, compared to 0.0527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 VEF (High: 0.0525 / Low: 0.0508). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 VEF (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0524).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0548), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-3.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0531
2011 Avg (December) 0.0548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0508 0.0516
February 0.0525 0.0509 0.0517
March 0.0526 0.0523 0.0525
April 0.0526 0.0524 0.0524
May 0.0525 0.0523 0.0524
June 0.0526 0.0523 0.0524
July 0.0526 0.0522 0.0524
August 0.0528 0.0522 0.0526
September 0.0528 0.0523 0.0525
October 0.0529 0.0525 0.0527
November 0.0530 0.0524 0.0527
December 0.0539 0.0527 0.0531