YEARLY HIGH
0.9346 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8292 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8824 BDT

2012 XPF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.9346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.8292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8994 to the December average rate of 0.8873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9346 was up 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,673 BDT
2011 Average 4,320 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,146 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.91 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9285
0.8367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.8946, compared to 0.8701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0599 BDT (High: 0.9101 / Low: 0.8502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BDT (High: 0.8914 / Low: 0.8789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0599
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9209) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1072 (+13.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9209
2011 Avg (February) 0.8137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9295 0.8758 0.8994
February 0.9346 0.9058 0.9209
March 0.9145 0.8960 0.9052
April 0.9142 0.8961 0.9028
May 0.9101 0.8502 0.8796
June 0.8737 0.8475 0.8599
July 0.8667 0.8292 0.8443
August 0.8647 0.8386 0.8473
September 0.9000 0.8600 0.8811
October 0.8914 0.8789 0.8851
November 0.8846 0.8653 0.8756
December 0.8953 0.8772 0.8873