YEARLY HIGH
12.2644 BDT
YEARLY LOW
11.4097 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7970 BDT

2012 BOB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 12.2644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.4097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8547 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0754 to the December average rate of 11.5614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.2644 was up 3.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,322 BDT
2011 Average 53,166 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 57,048 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,273.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.1269
11.5100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BDT 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 11.9245, compared to 11.6695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4199 BDT (High: 12.2499 / Low: 11.8299). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 BDT (High: 11.9078 / Low: 11.8510).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4199
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1973 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 12.0754) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.1621), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9133 (+18.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 12.0754
2011 Avg (January) 10.1621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2644 11.8781 12.0754
February 12.2499 11.8299 12.0544
March 11.9014 11.8225 11.8571
April 11.9078 11.8510 11.8797
May 11.9242 11.7643 11.8615
June 11.9340 11.7572 11.8186
July 11.8634 11.6986 11.7446
August 11.7336 11.6572 11.6858
September 11.7405 11.6753 11.7178
October 11.7202 11.6224 11.6526
November 11.7188 11.6132 11.6549
December 11.6551 11.4097 11.5614