2012 LRD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1641 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.0873 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1116 BDT

2012 LRD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.1641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 1.0873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0768 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1452 to the December average rate of 1.1051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1641 was up 2.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,820 BDT

2011 Average 5,140 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,437 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.88 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1499

1.0934

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 1.1179, compared to 1.1053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0521 BDT (High: 1.1637 / Low: 1.1116). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 BDT (High: 1.1195 / Low: 1.1045).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1452) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1542 (+15.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1452

2011 Avg (January) 0.9911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1641	1.1286	1.1452
February	1.1637	1.1116	1.1350
March	1.1232	1.1052	1.1138
April	1.1195	1.1045	1.1105
May	1.1099	1.0898	1.1037
June	1.1090	1.0885	1.0993
July	1.1103	1.0910	1.0981
August	1.1113	1.0873	1.1019
September	1.1177	1.1000	1.1078
October	1.1307	1.0980	1.1133
November	1.1233	1.0940	1.1057
December	1.1150	1.0963	1.1051