YEARLY HIGH
0.6323 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.5806 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6052 BDT

2013 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.6323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.5806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0517 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6281 to the December average rate of 0.5937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6323 was down 14.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,161 BDT
2012 Average 3,219 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2,903 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258.53 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6323
0.5819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6192, compared to 0.5911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0209 BDT (High: 0.6178 / Low: 0.5969). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BDT (High: 0.5941 / Low: 0.5907).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.6281) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1030 (-14.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.6281
2012 Avg (January) 0.7312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6323 0.6237 0.6281
February 0.6267 0.6190 0.6223
March 0.6287 0.6158 0.6202
April 0.6243 0.6126 0.6193
May 0.6214 0.6139 0.6174
June 0.6178 0.5969 0.6081
July 0.5978 0.5888 0.5931
August 0.5922 0.5822 0.5889
September 0.5894 0.5806 0.5861
October 0.5947 0.5890 0.5924
November 0.5941 0.5907 0.5922
December 0.5966 0.5923 0.5937