2012 ETB to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 4.8805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.3678.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5127 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8102 to the December average rate of 4.4303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.8805 was down 14.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ETB 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 4.7109, compared to 4.5134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1975 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1886 BDT (High: 4.8765 / Low: 4.6879). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0281 BDT (High: 4.5506 / Low: 4.5225).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0951 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.8102) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5800), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7699 (-13.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8805 | 4.7334 | 4.8102 |
| February | 4.8765 | 4.6879 | 4.7877 |
| March | 4.7131 | 4.6591 | 4.6927 |
| April | 4.7011 | 4.6724 | 4.6879 |
| May | 4.6844 | 4.6454 | 4.6583 |
| June | 4.6493 | 4.6036 | 4.6288 |
| July | 4.6141 | 4.5588 | 4.5815 |
| August | 4.5616 | 4.5251 | 4.5434 |
| September | 4.5506 | 4.5225 | 4.5393 |
| October | 4.5288 | 4.4832 | 4.5003 |
| November | 4.5094 | 4.4671 | 4.4859 |
| December | 4.4745 | 4.3678 | 4.4303 |