YEARLY HIGH
1.9693 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.7374 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8423 BDT

2013 PHP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.9693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 1.7374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2319 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9565 to the December average rate of 1.7575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9693 was down 1.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 492,313 BDT
2012 Average 485,159 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 434,349 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,964.48 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.9764
1.7376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.9040, compared to 1.7805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0825 BDT (High: 1.9185 / Low: 1.8360). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 BDT (High: 1.8076 / Low: 1.7865).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0825
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.9565) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9116), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0449 (+2.35%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.9565
2012 Avg (January) 1.9116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9693 1.9422 1.9565
February 1.9562 1.9208 1.9388
March 1.9559 1.9093 1.9300
April 1.9129 1.8837 1.8958
May 1.9185 1.8360 1.8883
June 1.8558 1.7736 1.8147
July 1.8037 1.7775 1.7953
August 1.7928 1.7374 1.7720
September 1.8098 1.7377 1.7748
October 1.8076 1.7865 1.8003
November 1.8015 1.7649 1.7832
December 1.7779 1.7441 1.7575