YEARLY HIGH
0.2269 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.2008 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2139 BDT

2012 KMF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.2269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2184 to the December average rate of 0.2152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2269 was up 2.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,134 BDT
2011 Average 1,048 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,004 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2253
0.2028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2171, compared to 0.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0140 BDT (High: 0.2204 / Low: 0.2064). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BDT (High: 0.2161 / Low: 0.2132).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2235) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+13.24%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2235
2011 Avg (February) 0.1973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2263 0.2124 0.2184
February 0.2269 0.2198 0.2235
March 0.2219 0.2173 0.2197
April 0.2219 0.2175 0.2191
May 0.2204 0.2064 0.2133
June 0.2110 0.2064 0.2088
July 0.2126 0.2008 0.2046
August 0.2066 0.2034 0.2047
September 0.2179 0.2057 0.2119
October 0.2161 0.2132 0.2147
November 0.2148 0.2098 0.2125
December 0.2172 0.2128 0.2152