YEARLY HIGH
22.5501 BDT
YEARLY LOW
21.2396 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8407 BDT

2012 SAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 22.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 21.2396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3105 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1989 to the December average rate of 21.5390, 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 22.5501 was up 3.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.8567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,751 BDT
2011 Average 98,765 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 106,198 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,552.53 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.2649
21.4731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 21.9530, compared to 21.7283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.7364 BDT (High: 22.5501 / Low: 21.8137). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0569 BDT (High: 21.8629 / Low: 21.8060).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7364
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0569

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 0.3433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 22.1989) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.9371), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2617 (+17.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 22.1989
2011 Avg (January) 18.9371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5501 21.8137 22.1989
February 22.5281 21.7935 22.1652
March 21.8672 21.7825 21.8219
April 21.8629 21.8060 21.8349
May 21.8910 21.8139 21.8454
June 21.9046 21.7458 21.8519
July 21.9300 21.7391 21.8427
August 21.9154 21.6860 21.7577
September 21.8826 21.6973 21.8014
October 21.8114 21.6201 21.7087
November 21.8370 21.5912 21.7205
December 21.7240 21.2396 21.5390