YEARLY HIGH
2.0926 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.8868 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9654 BDT

2012 HTG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 2.0926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2058 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0574 to the December average rate of 1.9166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0926 was up 3.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,463 BDT
2011 Average 9,123 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 9,434 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,029.22 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0715
1.9026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.9955, compared to 1.9353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0930 BDT (High: 2.0902 / Low: 1.9972). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 BDT (High: 1.9470 / Low: 1.9353).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0637 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0574) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2935 (+16.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0574
2011 Avg (January) 1.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0926 2.0217 2.0574
February 2.0902 1.9972 2.0524
March 2.0000 1.9805 1.9887
April 2.0001 1.9510 1.9786
May 1.9617 1.9292 1.9499
June 1.9578 1.9347 1.9459
July 1.9526 1.9360 1.9463
August 1.9470 1.9353 1.9408
September 1.9502 1.9360 1.9438
October 1.9400 1.9274 1.9315
November 1.9435 1.9263 1.9329
December 1.9328 1.8868 1.9166