2012 GMD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8616 BDT

YEARLY LOW

2.3832 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6386 BDT

2012 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.8616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.3832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4784 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8083 to the December average rate of 2.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8616 was up 0.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,308 BDT

2011 Average 13,149 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 11,916 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,392.03 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8459

2.3936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.7245, compared to 2.5527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.3449 BDT (High: 2.7341 / Low: 2.3893). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 BDT (High: 2.4907 / Low: 2.4342).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3449

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0890 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.8083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2464 (+9.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.8083

2011 Avg (January) 2.5618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8616	2.7356	2.8083
February	2.8560	2.6416	2.7392
March	2.7803	2.6544	2.6827
April	2.8251	2.7186	2.7675
May	2.7325	2.6515	2.6978
June	2.7276	2.5986	2.6517
July	2.6549	2.5648	2.6052
August	2.5936	2.4435	2.5632
September	2.4907	2.4342	2.4742
October	2.4853	2.3832	2.4313
November	2.7341	2.3893	2.6366
December	2.7128	2.4497	2.6055