YEARLY HIGH
3.7872 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.3970 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6027 MRO

2012 BDT to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.7872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 3.3970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3902 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4639 to the December average rate of 3.6972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.7872 was down 6.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0480, 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 18,936 MRO
2011 Average 18,892 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 16,985 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,951.15 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.7205
3.4405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MRO 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 3.5326, compared to 3.6727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5326
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1571 MRO (High: 3.5852 / Low: 3.4280). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 MRO (High: 3.6969 / Low: 3.6677).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1571
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.6972) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0430 (+1.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.6972
2011 Avg (December) 3.6542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5188 3.3970 3.4639
February 3.5852 3.4280 3.5004
March 3.6076 3.5426 3.5735
April 3.5850 3.5016 3.5416
May 3.5926 3.5009 3.5523
June 3.5943 3.5243 3.5641
July 3.6770 3.5401 3.6119
August 3.7180 3.6728 3.6948
September 3.6969 3.6677 3.6818
October 3.7138 3.6748 3.6928
November 3.6742 3.6388 3.6579
December 3.7872 3.6433 3.6972