YEARLY HIGH
142.7649 BDT
YEARLY LOW
123.5100 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.3637 BDT

2023 FKP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 142.7649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 123.5100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2549 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.3284 to the December average rate of 139.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 142.7649 was up 10.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 129.3025, 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 713,825 BDT
2022 Average 575,002 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 617,550 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,274.40 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

140.7525
127.1306
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 131.2384, compared to 137.4890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.2384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.4890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 8.3719 BDT (High: 132.8661 / Low: 124.4941). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3821 BDT (High: 139.7236 / Low: 137.3415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.3719
August Spread (Stable) ±2.3821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.7960 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 139.6173) against the same month in 2022 (average: 112.8473), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7701 (+23.72%).

2023 Avg (July) 139.6173
2022 Avg (July) 112.8473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.7111 123.5100 128.3284
February 131.4041 125.7227 128.2657
March 132.8661 124.4941 128.5266
April 133.9976 130.5744 132.0955
May 136.7083 132.0083 133.6527
June 138.9512 133.5875 136.5614
July 142.7649 136.4507 139.6173
August 139.7236 137.3415 138.7867
September 138.8825 133.8395 135.9907
October 135.7987 133.2118 134.0845
November 140.0592 134.2363 137.1034
December 140.4725 137.9290 139.3511