YEARLY HIGH
2.4704 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.0297 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3126 BDT

2013 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.4704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.0297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4407 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3842 to the December average rate of 2.0477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4704 was down 13.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8616, 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 12,352 BDT
2012 Average 13,191 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 10,148 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,203.66 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4179
2.0140
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 2.3265, compared to 2.2988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.3442 BDT (High: 2.3853 / Low: 2.0410). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0298 BDT (High: 2.3893 / Low: 2.3595).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3442
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.3842) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8083), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4240 (-15.10%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.3842
2012 Avg (January) 2.8083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4704 2.3272 2.3842
February 2.4031 2.3205 2.3642
March 2.3888 2.3275 2.3623
April 2.3717 2.3313 2.3575
May 2.3702 2.2128 2.3328
June 2.3025 2.1269 2.1581
July 2.3906 2.1735 2.3656
August 2.3907 2.2176 2.3657
September 2.3893 2.3595 2.3793
October 2.3886 2.3514 2.3756
November 2.3853 2.0410 2.2587
December 2.0691 2.0297 2.0477