2013 LRD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1043 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.9550 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0204 BDT

2013 LRD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.9550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1493 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0766 to the December average rate of 0.9611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1043 was down 5.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1641, 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 5,521 BDT

2012 Average 5,558 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 4,775 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 746.46 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0882

0.9495

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 1.0534, compared to 0.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0459 BDT (High: 1.0366 / Low: 0.9907). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 BDT (High: 0.9640 / Low: 0.9550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0766) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0686 (-5.99%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0766

2012 Avg (January) 1.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1043	1.0687	1.0766
February	1.0695	1.0524	1.0611
March	1.0712	1.0477	1.0578
April	1.0513	1.0390	1.0477
May	1.0500	1.0309	1.0424
June	1.0456	1.0140	1.0350
July	1.0437	1.0252	1.0361
August	1.0366	0.9907	1.0059
September	1.0179	0.9771	0.9885
October	0.9882	0.9584	0.9687
November	0.9693	0.9589	0.9635
December	0.9640	0.9550	0.9611