YEARLY HIGH
67.5910 BDT
YEARLY LOW
58.8854 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
62.6988 BDT

2018 AUD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 67.5910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 58.8854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7056 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0553 to the December average rate of 60.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.5910 was up 2.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.1884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337,955 BDT
2017 Average 311,361 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 294,427 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,527.84 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.6697
59.2979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 64.5473, compared to 60.8503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.5473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.8503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.1950 BDT (High: 62.0804 / Low: 58.8854). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1843 BDT (High: 64.3013 / Low: 63.1170).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.1950
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1843

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 1.3076 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 66.0553) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.1162), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9392 (+11.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 66.0553
2017 Avg (January) 59.1162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.5910 64.4320 66.0553
February 66.6930 64.8037 65.4605
March 65.3949 63.6938 64.4637
April 65.2280 63.5328 64.2048
May 64.3013 63.1170 63.7457
June 64.9009 61.9675 63.3540
July 63.0123 61.6991 62.3630
August 62.7483 60.2928 61.6837
September 61.1895 59.6469 60.3761
October 60.7998 58.9217 59.9122
November 61.4026 60.0476 60.7266
December 62.0804 58.8854 60.0404