YEARLY HIGH
19.5045 BDT
YEARLY LOW
16.2198 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0483 BDT

2012 ARS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 19.5045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 16.2198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2847 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2757 to the December average rate of 16.5594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.5045 was up 2.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.0543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,522 BDT
2011 Average 89,727 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 81,099 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,423.71 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.5473
16.2877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 18.7588, compared to 17.3378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7450 BDT (High: 19.4888 / Low: 18.7438). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1796 BDT (High: 18.8785 / Low: 18.6989).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7450
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1796

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4342 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 19.2757) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.8456), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4301 (+8.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 19.2757
2011 Avg (January) 17.8456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5045 19.0175 19.2757
February 19.4888 18.7438 19.1249
March 18.8785 18.6989 18.7928
April 18.7381 18.5418 18.6354
May 18.5844 18.3323 18.4287
June 18.5395 18.1189 18.2954
July 18.2121 17.8427 18.0127
August 17.9536 17.6046 17.7157
September 17.6582 17.3614 17.5140
October 17.4137 17.0626 17.2313
November 17.1165 16.8305 16.9935
December 16.8305 16.2198 16.5594