YEARLY HIGH
0.0928 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0863 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0890 BDT

2012 CDF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0913 to the December average rate of 0.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0928 was up 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 464 BDT
2011 Average 406 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 432 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.71 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0917
0.0869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0900, compared to 0.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0036 BDT (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.0888 / Low: 0.0880).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0913) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+16.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0913
2011 Avg (January) 0.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0928 0.0900 0.0913
February 0.0926 0.0890 0.0908
March 0.0899 0.0886 0.0893
April 0.0899 0.0885 0.0894
May 0.0901 0.0885 0.0895
June 0.0900 0.0881 0.0894
July 0.0899 0.0881 0.0889
August 0.0891 0.0877 0.0883
September 0.0888 0.0880 0.0885
October 0.0886 0.0877 0.0880
November 0.0887 0.0872 0.0879
December 0.0877 0.0863 0.0873