YEARLY HIGH
6.7655 BDT
YEARLY LOW
6.0679 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4676 BDT

2013 SCR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 6.7655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.0679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6976 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1212 to the December average rate of 6.4391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.7655 was up 6.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.3385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,828 BDT
2012 Average 29,878 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 30,340 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,488.05 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.7180
6.0669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.4775, compared to 6.4577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.3896 BDT (High: 6.7655 / Low: 6.3760). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 BDT (High: 6.5102 / Low: 6.4583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3896
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0723 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 6.6401) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.8063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8338 (+14.36%).

2013 Avg (March) 6.6401
2012 Avg (March) 5.8063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2196 6.0679 6.1212
February 6.4360 6.1262 6.2508
March 6.7655 6.3760 6.6401
April 6.7030 6.6122 6.6638
May 6.6770 6.5618 6.6198
June 6.6033 6.5293 6.5692
July 6.5766 6.4374 6.4969
August 6.5102 6.4583 6.4794
September 6.5075 6.3949 6.4503
October 6.4717 6.3854 6.4389
November 6.4833 6.3561 6.4412
December 6.4603 6.4050 6.4391