YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0116 BDT

2012 GNF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0122 was up 3.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0118, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 BDT
2011 Average 54 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 56 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.63 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0121
0.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 BDT (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BDT (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0113).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0120) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+21.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0120
2011 Avg (January) 0.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
February 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0120 0.0115 0.0116
April 0.0118 0.0115 0.0117
May 0.0122 0.0116 0.0117
June 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
July 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
August 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
September 0.0118 0.0114 0.0115
October 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
November 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
December 0.0117 0.0113 0.0114