YEARLY HIGH
42.2831 BDT
YEARLY LOW
39.8310 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9531 BDT

2012 BBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 42.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 39.8310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4521 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6246 to the December average rate of 40.3892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.2831 was up 3.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 40.9829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,416 BDT
2011 Average 185,195 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 199,155 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,260.57 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

41.7482
40.2656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 41.1638, compared to 40.7424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.7424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.3808 BDT (High: 42.2831 / Low: 40.9023). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 BDT (High: 40.9949 / Low: 40.8874).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3808
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 41.6246) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.5075), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1171 (+17.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 41.6246
2011 Avg (January) 35.5075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.2831 40.9023 41.6246
February 42.2414 40.8647 41.5613
March 41.0042 40.8440 40.9185
April 40.9949 40.8874 40.9423
May 41.0467 40.9033 40.9619
June 41.0730 40.7753 40.9743
July 41.1204 40.7649 40.9581
August 41.0982 40.5954 40.7935
September 41.0280 40.6920 40.8801
October 40.9017 40.5393 40.7051
November 40.9462 40.4896 40.7282
December 40.7372 39.8310 40.3892