2013 FKP to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |