YEARLY HIGH
1.7321 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.4355 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5377 BDT

2012 INR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.7321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.4355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2966 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6281 to the December average rate of 1.4781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7321 was up 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 433,023 BDT
2011 Average 397,843 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 358,870 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,152.73 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7120
1.4425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5834, compared to 1.4919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0915 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1731 BDT (High: 1.7110 / Low: 1.5378). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 BDT (High: 1.4802 / Low: 1.4592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.6896) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1230 (+7.85%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.6896
2011 Avg (February) 1.5666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7110 1.5378 1.6281
February 1.7321 1.6520 1.6896
March 1.6557 1.5954 1.6260
April 1.6161 1.5557 1.5841
May 1.5590 1.4593 1.5080
June 1.4953 1.4355 1.4649
July 1.5070 1.4552 1.4792
August 1.4802 1.4592 1.4695
September 1.5524 1.4606 1.5033
October 1.5742 1.5022 1.5347
November 1.5182 1.4583 1.4866
December 1.5015 1.4513 1.4781