YEARLY HIGH
1.6895 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.5689 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6130 BDT

2013 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.6895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.5689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1206 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6776 to the December average rate of 1.5768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6895 was down 8.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8369, 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 8,447 BDT
2012 Average 8,772 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 7,845 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602.82 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6877
1.5667
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 1.6360, compared to 1.5900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0403 BDT (High: 1.6708 / Low: 1.6306). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 BDT (High: 1.6009 / Low: 1.5870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6776) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7835), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1059 (-5.94%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6776
2012 Avg (January) 1.7835

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6895 1.6618 1.6776
February 1.6708 1.6306 1.6501
March 1.6637 1.6274 1.6443
April 1.6300 1.6078 1.6197
May 1.6265 1.6096 1.6184
June 1.6181 1.5950 1.6062
July 1.6051 1.5798 1.5925
August 1.6062 1.5860 1.5954
September 1.5985 1.5716 1.5861
October 1.6009 1.5870 1.5944
November 1.6036 1.5869 1.5950
December 1.5879 1.5689 1.5768