2012 QAR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.2274 BDT

YEARLY LOW

21.8789 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.4963 BDT

2012 QAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 23.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 21.8789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3485 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8654 to the December average rate of 22.1866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.2274 was up 3.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.5119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,137 BDT

2011 Average 101,752 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 109,394 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,742.55 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.9333

22.1187

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 22.6130, compared to 22.3795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.7598 BDT (High: 23.2274 / Low: 22.4676). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0600 BDT (High: 22.5206 / Low: 22.4607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7598

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3525 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 22.8654) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.5096), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3558 (+17.20%).

2012 Avg (January) 22.8654

2011 Avg (January) 19.5096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.2274	22.4676	22.8654
February	23.2035	22.4490	22.8311
March	22.5261	22.4408	22.4787
April	22.5206	22.4607	22.4915
May	22.5485	22.4697	22.5022
June	22.5645	22.3988	22.5092
July	22.5902	22.3932	22.4937
August	22.5746	22.2972	22.4073
September	22.5350	22.3507	22.4556
October	22.4666	22.2696	22.3600
November	22.4915	22.2774	22.3738
December	22.3778	21.8789	22.1866