YEARLY HIGH
1.2060 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.0700 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1342 XPF

2012 BDT to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 1.0700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1360 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1123 to the December average rate of 1.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2060 was down 6.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2903, 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 6,030 XPF
2011 Average 5,795 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 5,350 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1943
1.0761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XPF 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 1.1185, compared to 1.1498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0774 XPF (High: 1.1762 / Low: 1.0988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 XPF (High: 1.1377 / Low: 1.1219).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0774
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1845) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0643 (+5.74%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1845
2011 Avg (July) 1.1202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1418 1.0759 1.1123
February 1.1040 1.0700 1.0860
March 1.1160 1.0935 1.1048
April 1.1159 1.0939 1.1077
May 1.1762 1.0988 1.1372
June 1.1800 1.1446 1.1630
July 1.2060 1.1538 1.1845
August 1.1924 1.1565 1.1803
September 1.1628 1.1111 1.1352
October 1.1377 1.1219 1.1299
November 1.1556 1.1305 1.1421
December 1.1400 1.1169 1.1271