YEARLY HIGH
56.9296 BDT
YEARLY LOW
50.4908 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.8069 BDT

2012 BAM to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 56.9296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 50.4908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4388 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.8768 to the December average rate of 54.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.9296 was up 2.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.4506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284,648 BDT
2011 Average 263,348 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 252,454 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,194.01 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.6217
50.9783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 54.5556, compared to 53.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.5152 BDT (High: 55.3797 / Low: 51.8644). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8272 BDT (High: 54.3610 / Low: 53.5338).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.8272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4826 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 56.1515) against the same month in 2011 (average: 49.5936), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5579 (+13.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 56.1515
2011 Avg (February) 49.5936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.8546 53.3687 54.8768
February 56.9296 55.2352 56.1515
March 55.7654 54.6042 55.2111
April 55.7654 54.6673 55.0544
May 55.3797 51.8644 53.5718
June 52.9848 51.8178 52.4682
July 52.8381 50.4908 51.4486
August 52.5988 51.1466 51.6642
September 54.9216 52.3944 53.7560
October 54.3610 53.5338 53.9704
November 53.9338 52.7442 53.3952
December 54.5959 53.4938 54.1142