YEARLY HIGH
48.0439 BDT
YEARLY LOW
45.3886 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6374 BDT

2018 ANG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 48.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 45.3886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6554 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5275 to the December average rate of 47.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.0439 was up 1.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,220 BDT
2017 Average 227,986 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 226,943 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,276.76 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.7379
45.4150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 46.7654, compared to 46.5093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.7654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.9194 BDT (High: 47.3079 / Low: 45.3886). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3238 BDT (High: 46.7609 / Low: 46.4371).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9194
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0523 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 47.5443) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.0792), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4651 (+3.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 47.5443
2017 Avg (October) 46.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.6809 46.2482 46.5275
February 46.7609 46.4371 46.6036
March 47.0779 46.4281 46.5676
April 47.4009 46.4357 46.8426
May 47.4709 47.0734 47.2201
June 47.1619 46.4523 46.8307
July 46.3959 45.4221 45.7784
August 45.8081 45.4080 45.6086
September 47.3079 45.3886 45.6951
October 48.0439 47.1810 47.5443
November 47.2821 46.8680 47.2171
December 47.4164 46.9971 47.2125