YEARLY HIGH
304.4600 BDT
YEARLY LOW
283.0787 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
292.3958 BDT

2012 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 304.4600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 283.0787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.3813 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 298.6684 to the December average rate of 287.0577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 304.4600 was up 3.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 294.4482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,522,300 BDT
2011 Average 1,339,988 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,415,394 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,906.51 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

300.6934
285.8181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 295.3815, compared to 289.4100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 295.3815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.4100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 10.9474 BDT (High: 304.4600 / Low: 293.5127). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2397 BDT (High: 295.0355 / Low: 293.7958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.9474
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2397

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 5.6094 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 298.6684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 252.7700), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8983 (+18.16%).

2012 Avg (January) 298.6684
2011 Avg (January) 252.7700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 304.4600 293.5127 298.6684
February 304.4360 294.4926 299.4537
March 294.6923 293.1625 293.8444
April 295.0355 293.7958 294.3629
May 295.3444 292.0689 293.4988
June 293.2224 291.5457 292.4608
July 293.0495 289.0510 290.9714
August 291.5944 287.7711 289.1454
September 292.0948 288.9004 290.8228
October 290.8841 288.5010 289.6630
November 290.1617 286.7740 288.7998
December 289.5911 283.0787 287.0577