YEARLY HIGH
1.0559 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8361 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9349 BDT

2012 RSD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.8361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0235 to the December average rate of 0.9349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0559 was down 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,279 BDT
2011 Average 5,076 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,180 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098.79 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0400
0.8415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.9667, compared to 0.9030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1062 BDT (High: 0.9715 / Low: 0.8654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 BDT (High: 0.9856 / Low: 0.9652).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 0.0419 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0171) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0757 (+8.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0171
2011 Avg (February) 0.9414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0520 0.9966 1.0235
February 1.0559 0.9884 1.0171
March 0.9856 0.9652 0.9766
April 0.9831 0.9617 0.9677
May 0.9715 0.8654 0.9259
June 0.9050 0.8669 0.8894
July 0.8981 0.8361 0.8647
August 0.8722 0.8442 0.8581
September 0.9299 0.8659 0.9058
October 0.9531 0.9131 0.9285
November 0.9406 0.9165 0.9261
December 0.9442 0.9183 0.9349