YEARLY HIGH
10.0001 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.0253 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4888 BDT

2012 MAD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 10.0001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 9.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9748 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6660 to the December average rate of 9.5108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.0001 was up 4.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.5832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,001 BDT
2011 Average 45,785 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 45,127 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,874.09 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.9252
9.0795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 9.6061, compared to 9.3716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5603 BDT (High: 9.9763 / Low: 9.4160). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1396 BDT (High: 9.5723 / Low: 9.4328).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5603
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1396

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 0.2045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 9.8547) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.6508), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2039 (+13.92%).

2012 Avg (February) 9.8547
2011 Avg (February) 8.6508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9763 9.4160 9.6660
February 10.0001 9.6880 9.8547
March 9.7796 9.5990 9.6865
April 9.7672 9.6066 9.6677
May 9.7171 9.2229 9.4632
June 9.3858 9.1997 9.2982
July 9.3452 9.0253 9.1499
August 9.3314 9.0978 9.1762
September 9.6459 9.2620 9.4757
October 9.5723 9.4328 9.5000
November 9.5051 9.3282 9.4168
December 9.6053 9.4207 9.5108