YEARLY HIGH
248.4509 STD
YEARLY LOW
219.7881 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.6278 STD

2012 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 248.4509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 219.7881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6628 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 228.0871 to the December average rate of 231.9054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 248.4509 was down 6.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 267.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,242,255 STD
2011 Average 1,191,564 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,098,940 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,314.07 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

249.1235
220.8613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 228.7151, compared to 238.5406 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 9.8255 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 228.7151
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 238.5406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 14.4360 STD (High: 247.7033 / Low: 233.2673). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5281 STD (High: 248.4509 / Low: 244.9228).

September Spread (Volatile) ┬▒14.4360
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒3.5281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.7227 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 246.7684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 230.7368), the exchange rate shifted by +16.0315 (+6.95%).

2012 Avg (August) 246.7684
2011 Avg (August) 230.7368

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Month High Low Average
January 234.9570 220.9111 228.0871
February 227.7184 219.7881 223.2165
March 231.4117 223.9235 226.9725
April 230.1768 224.4082 227.6852
May 236.3127 224.8497 231.1857
June 240.0319 229.0309 235.1435
July 246.5819 237.9299 241.9551
August 248.4509 244.9228 246.7684
September 247.7033 233.2673 240.0457
October 239.9752 233.1734 235.9845
November 237.3801 231.6560 234.5843
December 234.1505 230.1591 231.9054