YEARLY HIGH
31.6210 BDT
YEARLY LOW
30.2757 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0484 BDT

2012 PEN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 31.6210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 30.2757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3453 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9058 to the December average rate of 31.4702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.6210 was up 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,105 BDT
2011 Average 134,514 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 151,379 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,726.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.5549
30.5393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 30.7782, compared to 31.3185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.0831 BDT (High: 31.4144 / Low: 30.3313). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2173 BDT (High: 30.7083 / Low: 30.4910).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0831
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3428 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 31.4702) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4094 (+8.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 31.4702
2011 Avg (December) 29.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.4144 30.3313 30.9058
February 31.4032 30.5214 30.9666
March 30.7083 30.4910 30.6239
April 31.0493 30.6395 30.8118
May 31.1205 30.2858 30.7175
June 31.0281 30.2757 30.6438
July 31.2261 30.7203 31.0714
August 31.3487 31.0345 31.1770
September 31.5451 31.2207 31.4111
October 31.5314 31.2707 31.4344
November 31.5294 31.1316 31.3468
December 31.6210 31.2441 31.4702