YEARLY HIGH
31.3064 BDT
YEARLY LOW
29.4837 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.3180 BDT

2012 XCD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 31.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 29.4837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8227 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8290 to the December average rate of 29.8970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31.3064 was up 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.3217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,532 BDT
2011 Average 137,511 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 147,419 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,113.46 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.9222
29.8038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 30.4938, compared to 30.1421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.0185 BDT (High: 31.2944 / Low: 30.2759). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 BDT (High: 30.3704 / Low: 30.2870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0185
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

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 0.4771 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 30.8290) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.3765), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4525 (+16.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 30.8290
2011 Avg (January) 26.3765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.3064 30.3000 30.8290
February 31.2944 30.2759 30.7881
March 30.3704 30.2555 30.3110
April 30.3704 30.2870 30.3298
May 30.4067 30.2945 30.3413
June 30.4306 30.3040 30.3637
July 30.4393 29.6301 30.2164
August 30.4223 30.0512 30.1982
September 30.3711 30.1238 30.2623
October 30.2783 30.0094 30.1312
November 30.3086 29.9715 30.1478
December 30.1548 29.4837 29.8970