YEARLY HIGH
49.4710 BDT
YEARLY LOW
47.0932 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.3209 BDT

2019 BAM to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 49.4710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 47.0932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3778 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9633 to the December average rate of 48.2144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.4710 was down 7.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 53.2389, 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 247,355 BDT
2018 Average 253,445 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 235,466 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,889.04 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

49.1007
47.4521
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 48.6265, compared to 48.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.6265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.2475 BDT (High: 48.3408 / Low: 47.0932). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4213 BDT (High: 48.5273 / Low: 48.1060).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2475
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 48.9633) against the same month in 2018 (average: 51.7494), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7861 (-5.38%).

2019 Avg (January) 48.9633
2018 Avg (January) 51.7494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.4710 48.5876 48.9633
February 49.1390 48.3913 48.7406
March 49.0578 48.0833 48.5861
April 48.7800 47.8524 48.4501
May 48.5273 48.1060 48.2677
June 49.2126 48.0953 48.7515
July 48.9791 48.0539 48.4726
August 48.5168 47.6985 48.0459
September 47.9321 47.1844 47.5895
October 48.3408 47.0932 47.8398
November 48.3816 47.6210 47.9297
December 48.7342 47.7309 48.2144