2012 GTQ to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |