YEARLY HIGH
0.9326 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7235 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8382 BDT

2013 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.7235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2091 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9180 to the December average rate of 0.7843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9326 was down 13.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0786, 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 4,663 BDT
2012 Average 4,806 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,618 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,045.36 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9338
0.7449
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 0.8931, compared to 0.7834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0759 BDT (High: 0.8051 / Low: 0.7292). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 BDT (High: 0.9116 / Low: 0.8975).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0514 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9180) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0149), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0969 (-9.55%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9180
2012 Avg (January) 1.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9326 0.9050 0.9180
February 0.9294 0.9072 0.9155
March 0.9116 0.8975 0.9030
April 0.9065 0.8894 0.8976
May 0.9062 0.8609 0.8878
June 0.8602 0.8081 0.8364
July 0.8257 0.7982 0.8140
August 0.8051 0.7292 0.7769
September 0.7816 0.7235 0.7607
October 0.7938 0.7776 0.7875
November 0.7871 0.7681 0.7771
December 0.7943 0.7776 0.7843