YEARLY HIGH
42.4819 BDT
YEARLY LOW
41.5078 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1989 BDT

2019 BBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 42.4819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 41.5078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9742 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.9124 to the December average rate of 42.4391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 42.4819 was down 0.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 42.6533, 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 212,410 BDT
2018 Average 209,690 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 207,539 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,870.88 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

42.4918
41.8598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 42.0864, compared to 42.3113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.3113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7929 BDT (High: 42.3007 / Low: 41.5078). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 BDT (High: 42.4819 / Low: 42.3635).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7929
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 42.4391) against the same month in 2018 (average: 41.9281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5110 (+1.22%).

2019 Avg (December) 42.4391
2018 Avg (December) 41.9281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.9913 41.6834 41.9124
February 42.0842 41.8540 41.9877
March 42.2013 41.8351 42.0143
April 42.2670 41.9176 42.1631
May 42.3077 42.0498 42.2031
June 42.3700 42.0079 42.2378
July 42.4220 42.2230 42.2532
August 42.3007 41.5078 42.2200
September 42.3336 41.8672 42.2422
October 42.3838 42.0943 42.3253
November 42.4566 42.3310 42.3882
December 42.4819 42.3635 42.4391