YEARLY HIGH
100.0736 LAK
YEARLY LOW
94.3088 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.6157 LAK

2012 BDT to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 100.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 94.3088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7648 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.1736 to the December average rate of 98.9031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 100.0736 was down 12.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 114.1214, 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 500,368 LAK
2011 Average 542,099 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 471,544 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,823.84 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

99.1874
95.7761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LAK 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 97.0191, compared to 98.2124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.2124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 3.8706 LAK (High: 98.1795 / Low: 94.3088). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5907 LAK (High: 98.5104 / Low: 97.9197).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.8706
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5907

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 0.3779 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 98.9031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 102.0290), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1259 (-3.06%).

2012 Avg (December) 98.9031
2011 Avg (December) 102.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.7534 94.5083 96.1736
February 97.5834 94.6730 96.0604
March 97.7832 96.9969 97.4516
April 97.5620 96.4017 97.3273
May 97.9142 97.1783 97.5102
June 97.9300 97.1642 97.5916
July 98.1795 94.3088 97.7449
August 98.5393 97.8919 98.2261
September 98.2498 97.5678 97.8482
October 98.5104 97.9197 98.2749
November 98.7135 97.8251 98.2770
December 100.0736 98.1670 98.9031