YEARLY HIGH
0.8040 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7437 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7763 BDT

2018 ALL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.7437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7586 to the December average rate of 0.7728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8040 was up 6.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,020 BDT
2017 Average 3,424 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,719 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.22 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7970
0.7551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.7798, compared to 0.7729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0327 BDT (High: 0.7764 / Low: 0.7437). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BDT (High: 0.7704 / Low: 0.7585).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.7826) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1024 (+15.05%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.7826
2017 Avg (June) 0.6802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7764 0.7437 0.7586
February 0.7861 0.7633 0.7741
March 0.7914 0.7674 0.7813
April 0.8031 0.7798 0.7935
May 0.7979 0.7726 0.7885
June 0.8040 0.7747 0.7826
July 0.7873 0.7729 0.7811
August 0.7846 0.7618 0.7729
September 0.7826 0.7663 0.7724
October 0.7834 0.7632 0.7741
November 0.7704 0.7585 0.7641
December 0.7819 0.7668 0.7728