YEARLY HIGH
6.4081 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.9740 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1394 CRC

2012 BDT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.4081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 5.9740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4340 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0980 to the December average rate of 6.2041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4081 was down 10.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1746, 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 32,040 CRC
2011 Average 33,900 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 29,870 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,170.19 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.2197
6.0869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CRC 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 6.1424, compared to 6.1363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.2761 CRC (High: 6.4081 / Low: 6.1319). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 CRC (High: 6.1511 / Low: 6.1085).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2761
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.2041) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1918 (-3.00%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.2041
2011 Avg (December) 6.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2488 5.9740 6.0980
February 6.2596 6.0185 6.1335
March 6.2747 6.1642 6.2086
April 6.1941 6.1210 6.1616
May 6.2201 6.1017 6.1500
June 6.1517 6.0712 6.1028
July 6.1628 6.0511 6.1109
August 6.1621 6.1014 6.1239
September 6.1374 6.0898 6.1081
October 6.1511 6.1085 6.1369
November 6.1558 6.0979 6.1340
December 6.4081 6.1319 6.2041