2012 DJF to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4743 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.4476 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4594 BDT

2012 DJF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.4743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4669 to the December average rate of 0.4544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4743 was up 3.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,372 BDT

2011 Average 2,084 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,238 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.79 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4681

0.4532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.4608, compared to 0.4580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0180 BDT (High: 0.4743 / Low: 0.4564). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BDT (High: 0.4599 / Low: 0.4562).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.4660) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0656 (+16.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.4660

2011 Avg (February) 0.4003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4742	0.4584	0.4669
February	0.4743	0.4564	0.4660
March	0.4598	0.4558	0.4581
April	0.4594	0.4551	0.4578
May	0.4599	0.4562	0.4579
June	0.4595	0.4556	0.4581
July	0.4619	0.4581	0.4604
August	0.4613	0.4564	0.4584
September	0.4611	0.4552	0.4593
October	0.4603	0.4548	0.4577
November	0.4611	0.4546	0.4580
December	0.4584	0.4476	0.4544