YEARLY HIGH
0.4125 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3541 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3793 RUB

2012 BDT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3541.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0584 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3768 to the December average rate of 0.3803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4125 was down 5.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4347, 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 2,062 RUB
2011 Average 1,985 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,770 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292.08 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4057
0.3542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to RUB 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 0.3720, compared to 0.3866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0480 RUB (High: 0.4063 / Low: 0.3583). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 RUB (High: 0.3835 / Low: 0.3778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4014) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+6.12%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4014
2011 Avg (June) 0.3783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3935 0.3567 0.3768
February 0.3653 0.3541 0.3588
March 0.3637 0.3545 0.3585
April 0.3628 0.3556 0.3599
May 0.4063 0.3583 0.3767
June 0.4125 0.3927 0.4014
July 0.4019 0.3896 0.3963
August 0.3960 0.3871 0.3916
September 0.3973 0.3727 0.3840
October 0.3875 0.3781 0.3822
November 0.3887 0.3793 0.3854
December 0.3835 0.3778 0.3803