YEARLY HIGH
10.3292 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.9434 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0695 BDT

2013 HKD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.3292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 9.9434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3858 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2758 to the December average rate of 10.0155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.3292 was down 5.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.9037, 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 258,229 BDT
2012 Average 263,958 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 248,585 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,644.59 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.3024
9.9837
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 10.1200, compared to 10.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2065 BDT (High: 10.2608 / Low: 10.0543). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0440 BDT (High: 10.0279 / Low: 9.9839).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2065
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0440

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 10.2758) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.7237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4479 (-4.18%).

2013 Avg (January) 10.2758
2012 Avg (January) 10.7237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3292 10.2301 10.2758
February 10.2613 10.0855 10.1704
March 10.2608 10.0543 10.1335
April 10.0943 10.0126 10.0561
May 10.0882 10.0018 10.0481
June 10.1010 9.9711 10.0359
July 10.0714 9.9499 10.0328
August 10.0568 9.9923 10.0250
September 10.0501 9.9434 10.0103
October 10.0279 9.9839 10.0128
November 10.0480 9.9930 10.0172
December 10.0533 9.9940 10.0155