YEARLY HIGH
10.8971 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.0825 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4547 BDT

2012 GTQ to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 10.8971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.0825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8146 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6539 to the December average rate of 10.2355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8971 was up 3.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.4814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,485 BDT
2011 Average 47,570 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 50,413 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,072.77 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7357
10.1901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 10.5810, compared to 10.3284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4429 BDT (High: 10.8971 / Low: 10.4541). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 BDT (High: 10.5585 / Low: 10.5062).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4429
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1313 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.6902) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.1177), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5725 (+17.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.6902
2011 Avg (February) 9.1177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8621 10.4360 10.6539
February 10.8971 10.4541 10.6902
March 10.6577 10.5138 10.5789
April 10.6647 10.5052 10.5819
May 10.5585 10.5062 10.5294
June 10.5396 10.3937 10.4517
July 10.4979 10.4360 10.4616
August 10.4437 10.2811 10.3700
September 10.3155 10.2032 10.2555
October 10.3901 10.1781 10.2806
November 10.4550 10.2569 10.3669
December 10.3740 10.0825 10.2355