YEARLY HIGH
0.0876 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0815 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0848 BOB

2012 BDT to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0828 to the December average rate of 0.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0876 was down 11.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 438 BOB
2011 Average 471 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 408 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.54 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0869
0.0825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BOB 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 0.0839, compared to 0.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 BOB (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0816). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0844 / Low: 0.0840).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-1.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0865
2011 Avg (December) 0.0880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0842 0.0815 0.0828
February 0.0845 0.0816 0.0830
March 0.0846 0.0840 0.0843
April 0.0844 0.0840 0.0842
May 0.0850 0.0839 0.0843
June 0.0851 0.0838 0.0846
July 0.0855 0.0843 0.0851
August 0.0858 0.0852 0.0856
September 0.0857 0.0852 0.0853
October 0.0860 0.0853 0.0858
November 0.0861 0.0853 0.0858
December 0.0876 0.0858 0.0865