YEARLY HIGH
0.0871 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0834 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0847 BDT

2013 CDF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0865 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0871 was down 6.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 435 BDT
2012 Average 445 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 417 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.40 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0867
0.0836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0852, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 BDT (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0849). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BDT (High: 0.0842 / Low: 0.0836).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0865) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0913), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-5.31%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0865
2012 Avg (January) 0.0913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0871 0.0858 0.0865
February 0.0869 0.0849 0.0858
March 0.0861 0.0842 0.0849
April 0.0852 0.0840 0.0848
May 0.0851 0.0843 0.0847
June 0.0850 0.0841 0.0845
July 0.0850 0.0841 0.0844
August 0.0850 0.0838 0.0844
September 0.0844 0.0834 0.0839
October 0.0842 0.0836 0.0839
November 0.0845 0.0837 0.0840
December 0.0845 0.0836 0.0841