2018 AZN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.1066 BDT

YEARLY LOW

48.5971 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.3383 BDT

2018 AZN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 50.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 48.5971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5096 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.0610 to the December average rate of 49.2548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.1066 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.1729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250,533 BDT

2017 Average 236,333 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 242,985 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,547.82 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.8075

48.9465

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 49.3106, compared to 49.3660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.3660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.0438 BDT (High: 50.1066 / Low: 49.0629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2191 BDT (High: 49.3967 / Low: 49.1776).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0438

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2191

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 49.5573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.5342), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0231 (+2.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 49.5573

2017 Avg (October) 48.5342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.3196	48.5971	49.0610
February	49.4447	48.7953	49.2548
March	49.4893	48.7171	49.0182
April	49.7288	48.7211	49.1193
May	49.8324	49.6028	49.7358
June	49.8217	49.5366	49.6742
July	49.6657	49.1643	49.4610
August	49.6827	49.0259	49.4499
September	49.3967	49.1776	49.2697
October	50.1066	49.0629	49.5573
November	49.2980	48.8189	49.2034
December	49.4499	49.1249	49.2548