2012 LSL to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1898 BDT

YEARLY LOW

9.0928 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0019 BDT

2012 LSL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 11.1898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 9.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0970 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3922 to the December average rate of 9.3656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.1898 was down 0.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,949 BDT

2011 Average 51,340 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 45,464 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,485.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0159

9.1015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 10.3850, compared to 9.6187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9912 BDT (High: 10.6224 / Low: 9.6312). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2827 BDT (High: 9.9919 / Low: 9.7092).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9912

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2827

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4695 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.8563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.8981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9582 (+9.68%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.8563

2011 Avg (February) 9.8981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8728	10.0392	10.3922
February	11.1898	10.6200	10.8563
March	10.8973	10.5951	10.7689
April	10.7223	10.2545	10.4671
May	10.6224	9.6312	10.0531
June	10.0094	9.5450	9.7727
July	10.1118	9.6069	9.9281
August	10.0756	9.6405	9.8680
September	9.9919	9.7092	9.8796
October	9.8192	9.2129	9.4101
November	9.3977	9.0928	9.2610
December	9.4945	9.1971	9.3656