2018 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3004 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.0955 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1599 BDT

2018 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.3004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.0955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2049 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1898 to the December average rate of 1.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3004 was up 4.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,502 BDT

2017 Average 5,976 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,478 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.37 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2087

1.1003

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AFN 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 1.1917, compared to 1.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1917

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2049 BDT (High: 1.3004 / Low: 1.0955). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 BDT (High: 1.2083 / Low: 1.1940).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2049

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0389 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.1130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2117), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0987 (-8.15%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.1130

2017 Avg (November) 1.2117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1995	1.1733	1.1898
February	1.2083	1.1940	1.1997
March	1.2107	1.1909	1.1966
April	1.2108	1.1806	1.1947
May	1.2057	1.1766	1.1913
June	1.1894	1.1528	1.1782
July	1.1826	1.1400	1.1556
August	1.1698	1.1396	1.1576
September	1.1410	1.1015	1.1187
October	1.1340	1.1019	1.1140
November	1.3004	1.0955	1.1130
December	1.1228	1.1038	1.1094