YEARLY HIGH
1.8369 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.6806 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7545 BDT

2012 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.8369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.6806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1563 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7835 to the December average rate of 1.7043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8369 was up 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,184 BDT
2011 Average 8,038 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 8,403 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 781.61 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8237
1.6934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.7572, compared to 1.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1046 BDT (High: 1.8367 / Low: 1.7321). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BDT (High: 1.7567 / Low: 1.7464).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1046
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.8129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1443 (+8.65%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.8129
2011 Avg (August) 1.6686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8110 1.7531 1.7835
February 1.8039 1.7465 1.7770
March 1.7618 1.7455 1.7538
April 1.7567 1.7464 1.7502
May 1.7515 1.7321 1.7409
June 1.7469 1.7319 1.7375
July 1.8145 1.7355 1.7564
August 1.8369 1.8006 1.8129
September 1.8367 1.7321 1.7846
October 1.7368 1.7209 1.7290
November 1.7329 1.7122 1.7234
December 1.7220 1.6806 1.7043