YEARLY HIGH
10.9037 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.2772 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5590 BDT

2012 HKD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 10.9037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 10.2772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6266 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7237 to the December average rate of 10.4226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9037 was up 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.5418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 272,594 BDT
2011 Average 237,907 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 256,929 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,664.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7538
10.3925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 10.6080, compared to 10.5100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3724 BDT (High: 10.9037 / Low: 10.5313). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 BDT (High: 10.5658 / Low: 10.5363).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3724
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1756 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.7237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.1277), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5960 (+17.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.7237
2011 Avg (January) 9.1277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9037 10.5313 10.7237
February 10.8936 10.5366 10.7185
March 10.5682 10.5228 10.5429
April 10.5658 10.5363 10.5493
May 10.5812 10.5296 10.5520
June 10.5882 10.5091 10.5615
July 10.6055 10.5090 10.5623
August 10.5994 10.4672 10.5189
September 10.5825 10.4933 10.5439
October 10.5495 10.4604 10.5024
November 10.5643 10.4484 10.5096
December 10.5128 10.2772 10.4226