YEARLY HIGH
41.0110 BDT
YEARLY LOW
38.4075 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5236 BDT

2012 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 41.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 38.4075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6035 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5650 to the December average rate of 39.2165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 41.0110 was up 6.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.4672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,055 BDT
2011 Average 158,727 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 192,037 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,017.46 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

39.8265
39.0739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 39.5137, compared to 39.5335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.5335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.6035 BDT (High: 41.0110 / Low: 38.4075). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1342 BDT (High: 39.4968 / Low: 39.3626).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.6035
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1342

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 0.5398 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 39.5650) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.1350), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4300 (+45.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 39.5650
2011 Avg (January) 27.1350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0110 38.4075 39.5650
February 39.9857 38.9280 39.6764
March 40.1344 38.9216 39.1366
April 40.3682 39.1689 39.7465
May 40.4958 39.3147 39.5425
June 39.4968 39.3626 39.4151
July 40.1162 39.1943 39.6838
August 39.7263 39.2604 39.5398
September 40.1056 39.4714 39.7638
October 40.0833 39.0552 39.5161
November 39.6993 39.2503 39.4813
December 39.6230 38.4344 39.2165