YEARLY HIGH
14.0201 BDT
YEARLY LOW
12.6082 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4952 BDT

2012 EGP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 14.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.6082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4119 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7873 to the December average rate of 13.1143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.0201 was up 3.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,101 BDT
2011 Average 62,298 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 63,041 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,059.43 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.8546
13.0470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 13.6331, compared to 13.3574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.7127 BDT (High: 13.3209 / Low: 12.6082). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 BDT (High: 13.5882 / Low: 13.5464).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7127
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.7873) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2160), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5713 (+12.86%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.7873
2011 Avg (January) 12.2160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0201 13.5694 13.7873
February 14.0094 13.5377 13.7739
March 13.5893 13.5351 13.5587
April 13.5882 13.5464 13.5615
May 13.5906 13.5303 13.5620
June 13.6143 13.4994 13.5548
July 13.5828 13.4382 13.5075
August 13.5225 13.3630 13.4181
September 13.4526 13.3504 13.4130
October 13.4150 13.2857 13.3458
November 13.4268 13.2803 13.3459
December 13.3209 12.6082 13.1143