YEARLY HIGH
2.2240 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.9802 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0993 BDT

2012 DOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 2.2240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.9802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2437 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1451 to the December average rate of 2.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2240 was up 4.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,120 BDT
2011 Average 9,764 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 9,901 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,218.69 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1602
2.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.1147, compared to 2.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1536 BDT (High: 2.2150 / Low: 2.0614). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 BDT (High: 2.0973 / Low: 2.0812).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1536
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.1472) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1860 (+9.48%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.1472
2011 Avg (September) 1.9612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1808 2.1102 2.1451
February 2.1772 2.0965 2.1387
March 2.1183 2.0948 2.1007
April 2.1186 2.0976 2.1019
May 2.1167 2.0752 2.1025
June 2.1088 2.0915 2.0993
July 2.1168 2.0885 2.0988
August 2.0973 2.0812 2.0880
September 2.2240 2.0884 2.1472
October 2.2150 2.0614 2.0998
November 2.0685 2.0287 2.0525
December 2.0446 1.9802 2.0167