YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0160 AUD

2018 BDT to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0170 was down 3.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0176, 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 85 AUD
2017 Average 80 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 74 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.94 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0168
0.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AUD 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0009 AUD (High: 0.0170 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0156).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0167
2017 Avg (December) 0.0158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0155 0.0148 0.0151
February 0.0154 0.0150 0.0153
March 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
April 0.0157 0.0153 0.0156
May 0.0158 0.0156 0.0157
June 0.0161 0.0154 0.0158
July 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
August 0.0166 0.0159 0.0162
September 0.0168 0.0163 0.0166
October 0.0170 0.0164 0.0167
November 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
December 0.0170 0.0161 0.0167