YEARLY HIGH
130.2464 BDT
YEARLY LOW
116.0854 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
122.2022 BDT

2013 FKP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the FKP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 130.2464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 116.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1609 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.3000 to the December average rate of 127.1811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 130.2464 was down 2.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 133.9097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 651,232 BDT
2012 Average 649,047 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 580,427 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,804.62 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

128.2212
117.1674
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 121.2414, compared to 123.1631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.2414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.1631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 5.3545 BDT (High: 130.2464 / Low: 124.8919). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7812 BDT (High: 125.7142 / Low: 123.9330).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3545
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.0950 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 127.3000) against the same month in 2012 (average: 129.1439), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8438 (-1.43%).

2013 Avg (January) 127.3000
2012 Avg (January) 129.1439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.2464 124.8919 127.3000
February 124.5978 119.4741 122.2050
March 119.5354 117.1579 118.6260
April 120.8771 118.0094 119.5707
May 121.8123 117.3695 119.2908
June 122.4190 118.3002 120.4560
July 119.8848 116.0854 118.0885
August 121.9760 118.0264 120.5133
September 125.2696 120.5344 123.1871
October 125.7142 123.9330 124.8880
November 127.1723 123.3484 125.1203
December 128.6674 126.4015 127.1811