2018 BAM to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2389 BDT

YEARLY LOW

48.2387 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.7019 BDT

2018 BAM to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 53.2389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 48.2387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0001 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.7494 to the December average rate of 48.7993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.2389 was up 2.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.7385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,194 BDT

2017 Average 234,650 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 241,194 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,000.73 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.9229

48.4244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 51.8226, compared to 49.5812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.4126 BDT (High: 52.3182 / Low: 49.9056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8187 BDT (High: 49.1817 / Low: 48.3630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4126

December Spread (Stable) ±0.8187

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 52.3971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.7996), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5975 (+19.63%).

2018 Avg (March) 52.3971

2017 Avg (March) 43.7996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.0386	50.7074	51.7494
February	53.1605	51.9675	52.5481
March	53.2389	51.6858	52.3971
April	53.1223	52.0010	52.5358
May	52.3182	49.9056	51.2274
June	51.1804	49.8550	50.4781
July	51.7708	49.8079	50.4341
August	50.7378	48.9038	49.7217
September	51.2519	49.5826	50.1396
October	50.2887	48.6477	49.5697
November	50.3037	48.2387	48.8229
December	49.1817	48.3630	48.7993