YEARLY HIGH
5.8699 AMD
YEARLY LOW
5.6755 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7583 AMD

2018 BDT to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 5.8699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 5.6755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1945 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8137 to the December average rate of 5.7800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.8699 was down 5.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,350 AMD
2017 Average 29,717 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 28,377 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 972.35 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.8240
5.7005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AMD 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 5.7606, compared to 5.7559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1418 AMD (High: 5.8208 / Low: 5.6790). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 AMD (High: 5.7337 / Low: 5.6961).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1418
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.8137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3087 (-5.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.8137
2017 Avg (January) 6.1224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8699 5.7670 5.8137
February 5.8289 5.7514 5.7856
March 5.8031 5.7177 5.7812
April 5.8208 5.6790 5.7543
May 5.7461 5.6862 5.7182
June 5.7337 5.6961 5.7108
July 5.7585 5.6775 5.7140
August 5.7694 5.6891 5.7256
September 5.8005 5.7221 5.7675
October 5.8013 5.6755 5.7473
November 5.8329 5.7684 5.8010
December 5.8038 5.7606 5.7800