YEARLY HIGH
19.6994 BDT
YEARLY LOW
18.5435 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0762 BDT

2012 VEF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 19.6994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 18.5435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1559 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3853 to the December average rate of 18.8162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.6994 was up 3.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.0939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,497 BDT
2011 Average 86,213 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 92,718 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,779.51 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.4422
18.7593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 19.1709, compared to 18.9814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6636 BDT (High: 19.6994 / Low: 19.0358). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0763 BDT (High: 19.0993 / Low: 19.0229).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6636
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0763

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2994 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 19.3853) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.5278), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8575 (+17.29%).

2012 Avg (January) 19.3853
2011 Avg (January) 16.5278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6994 19.0358 19.3853
February 19.6642 19.0362 19.3559
March 19.1036 19.0185 19.0565
April 19.0993 19.0229 19.0678
May 19.1206 19.0361 19.0771
June 19.1356 18.9944 19.0829
July 19.1561 18.9970 19.0791
August 19.1517 18.9333 19.0076
September 19.1059 18.9497 19.0461
October 19.0592 18.8905 18.9650
November 19.0796 18.8555 18.9746
December 18.9837 18.5435 18.8162