YEARLY HIGH
1.7328 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.4336 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5578 BDT

2012 BTN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.7328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 1.4336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2992 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6272 to the December average rate of 1.4779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7328 was up 2.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,664 BDT
2011 Average 7,955 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,168 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,495.85 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7100
1.4419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to BDT 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 1.5827, compared to 1.5329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1718 BDT (High: 1.7123 / Low: 1.5405). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 BDT (High: 1.5947 / Low: 1.5758).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1718
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0772 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.6876) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1219 (+7.79%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.6876
2011 Avg (February) 1.5657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7123 1.5405 1.6272
February 1.7328 1.6316 1.6876
March 1.6537 1.5942 1.6256
April 1.6159 1.5540 1.5844
May 1.5556 1.4604 1.5073
June 1.4932 1.4336 1.4642
July 1.6043 1.4670 1.5341
August 1.5947 1.5758 1.5863
September 1.6378 1.5029 1.5759
October 1.6455 1.5038 1.5371
November 1.5197 1.4573 1.4861
December 1.5019 1.4534 1.4779