YEARLY HIGH
0.4926 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.2211 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3343 ARS

2018 BDT to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.4926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2715 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2289 to the December average rate of 0.4508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 96.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4926 was up 112.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2317, 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 2,463 ARS
2017 Average 1,019 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 1,105 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,357.33 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4829
0.2058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ARS 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 0.2576, compared to 0.4110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1389 ARS (High: 0.4616 / Low: 0.3227). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 ARS (High: 0.2439 / Low: 0.2393).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1389
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4598) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2487 (+117.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4598
2017 Avg (September) 0.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2360 0.2211 0.2289
February 0.2423 0.2334 0.2383
March 0.2449 0.2397 0.2432
April 0.2439 0.2393 0.2421
May 0.2953 0.2442 0.2781
June 0.3418 0.2941 0.3152
July 0.3459 0.3228 0.3280
August 0.4616 0.3227 0.3548
September 0.4926 0.4394 0.4598
October 0.4693 0.4240 0.4388
November 0.4659 0.4222 0.4340
December 0.4572 0.4351 0.4508