2012 EGP to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |