2018 BBD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.6533 BDT

YEARLY LOW

41.1656 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.9358 BDT

2018 BBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 42.6533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 41.1656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4876 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5168 to the December average rate of 41.9281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.6533 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.5730, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,266 BDT

2017 Average 202,987 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 205,828 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,438.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.4196

41.4348

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BBD 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 41.8487, compared to 42.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8885 BDT (High: 42.6533 / Low: 41.7648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1865 BDT (High: 42.0490 / Low: 41.8625).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8885

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1865

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 0.3012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 42.1856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.1298), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0559 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 42.1856

2017 Avg (October) 41.1298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.6821	41.1656	41.5168
February	41.7375	41.4433	41.6010
March	42.0161	41.4362	41.5550
April	42.3317	41.4534	41.8038
May	42.4199	42.2244	42.3376
June	42.4107	42.1680	42.2781
July	42.2779	41.8511	42.1036
August	42.2924	41.7333	42.0943
September	42.0490	41.8625	41.9408
October	42.6533	41.7648	42.1856
November	41.9649	41.5571	41.8844
December	42.0942	41.8176	41.9281