2012 NPR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0786 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.9039 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9614 BDT

2012 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.9039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1747 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0149 to the December average rate of 0.9237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0786 was up 1.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,393 BDT

2011 Average 5,011 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 4,519 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 873.31 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0674

0.9031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.9900, compared to 0.9329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9900

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1126 BDT (High: 1.0706 / Low: 0.9580). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 BDT (High: 0.9231 / Low: 0.9145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1126

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0458 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0537) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+5.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0537

2011 Avg (February) 0.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0706	0.9580	1.0149
February	1.0786	1.0176	1.0537
March	1.0411	0.9987	1.0175
April	1.0104	0.9737	0.9913
May	0.9757	0.9135	0.9455
June	0.9271	0.9039	0.9168
July	0.9449	0.9160	0.9267
August	0.9231	0.9145	0.9190
September	0.9692	0.9161	0.9386
October	0.9838	0.9407	0.9604
November	0.9473	0.9124	0.9289
December	0.9348	0.9095	0.9237