2012 WST to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.8212 BDT

YEARLY LOW

33.9052 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.4483 BDT

2012 WST to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 36.8212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 33.9052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9160 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.9712 to the December average rate of 35.3176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.8212 was up 5.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.7984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,106 BDT

2011 Average 159,593 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 169,526 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,579.81 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.6846

34.1574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 35.5171, compared to 35.3796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5171

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.9142 BDT (High: 36.8212 / Low: 33.9070). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5413 BDT (High: 36.4370 / Low: 35.8957).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9142

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 34.9712) against the same month in 2011 (average: 30.1997), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7715 (+15.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 34.9712

2011 Avg (January) 30.1997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.8212	33.9070	34.9712
February	36.7862	35.9442	36.4740
March	36.6690	35.7522	36.3961
April	36.4370	35.8957	36.0103
May	36.7361	33.9052	34.8829
June	35.5880	33.9682	34.3680
July	35.8929	34.1452	34.8771
August	35.7878	34.8972	35.2939
September	36.3461	34.7950	35.7847
October	36.2186	35.2931	35.5572
November	35.7364	34.8782	35.4468
December	35.5815	34.8629	35.3176