YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0200 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 AZN

2018 BDT to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0206 was down 16.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0246, 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 103 AZN
2017 Average 106 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 100 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.10 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0204
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AZN 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0202).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-12.85%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0204
2017 Avg (January) 0.0234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
February 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
March 0.0205 0.0202 0.0204
April 0.0205 0.0201 0.0204
May 0.0202 0.0201 0.0201
June 0.0202 0.0201 0.0201
July 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
August 0.0204 0.0201 0.0202
September 0.0203 0.0202 0.0203
October 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
November 0.0205 0.0203 0.0203
December 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203