YEARLY HIGH
11.1890 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.0924 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0005 BDT

2012 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 11.1890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 9.0924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0965 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3954 to the December average rate of 9.3634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.1890 was down 0.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,945 BDT
2011 Average 51,342 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 45,462 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,482.65 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0151
9.1022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 10.3853, compared to 9.6157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9919 BDT (High: 10.6240 / Low: 9.6321). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2925 BDT (High: 9.4895 / Low: 9.1970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9919
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2925

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4566 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.8557) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.9064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9493 (+9.58%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.8557
2011 Avg (February) 9.9064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8722 10.0300 10.3954
February 11.1890 10.6200 10.8557
March 10.8959 10.5850 10.7644
April 10.7212 10.2560 10.4727
May 10.6240 9.6321 10.0547
June 10.0025 9.5052 9.7688
July 10.1104 9.6064 9.9271
August 10.0772 9.6413 9.8667
September 9.9918 9.6749 9.8660
October 9.8195 9.2124 9.4093
November 9.3980 9.0924 9.2616
December 9.4895 9.1970 9.3634