YEARLY HIGH
9.4320 BDT
YEARLY LOW
7.4074 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1285 BDT

2013 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.4320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.4074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0246 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0877 to the December average rate of 7.4889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.4320 was down 15.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.1890, 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 47,160 BDT
2012 Average 49,988 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 37,037 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,123.00 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9.2476
7.3290
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 8.5409, compared to 7.7160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.9800 BDT (High: 8.7366 / Low: 7.7566). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2092 BDT (High: 7.6166 / Low: 7.4074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9800
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2092

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 9.0877) against the same month in 2012 (average: 10.3954), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3077 (-12.58%).

2013 Avg (January) 9.0877
2012 Avg (January) 10.3954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4320 8.8069 9.0877
February 8.9649 8.7555 8.8709
March 8.7411 8.4228 8.5610
April 8.7894 8.4328 8.5763
May 8.7366 7.7566 8.3751
June 7.9246 7.6207 7.7746
July 8.0217 7.6288 7.8462
August 7.9504 7.4714 7.7313
September 8.0031 7.5462 7.7743
October 7.9510 7.7011 7.8390
November 7.7093 7.4770 7.6160
December 7.6166 7.4074 7.4889