YEARLY HIGH
32.3295 BDT
YEARLY LOW
28.6786 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5039 BDT

2012 LTL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 32.3295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 28.6786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6509 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1134 to the December average rate of 30.6893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.3295 was up 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.4986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,647 BDT
2011 Average 149,288 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 143,393 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,254.58 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.0990
28.9000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 30.9303, compared to 30.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.9887 BDT (High: 31.4218 / Low: 29.4331). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5313 BDT (High: 30.8611 / Low: 30.3298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9887
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5313

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8196 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 31.8324) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.1157), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7167 (+13.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 31.8324
2011 Avg (February) 28.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2264 30.2610 31.1134
February 32.3295 31.2325 31.8324
March 31.6500 30.9705 31.2995
April 31.6261 30.9611 31.2131
May 31.4218 29.4331 30.3936
June 30.0657 29.3239 29.7299
July 29.9503 28.6786 29.1666
August 29.8371 28.9897 29.2890
September 31.1162 29.6817 30.4628
October 30.8611 30.3298 30.5962
November 30.5911 29.9052 30.2610
December 31.0485 30.3163 30.6893