2018 BDT to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0207 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.0188 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0197 BAM

2018 BDT to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0207 was down 12.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0238, 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 104 BAM

2017 Average 107 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 94 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.73 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0206

0.0189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BAM 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0202 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) 0.0193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 BAM (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BAM (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0203).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, 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 (November 2018: 0.0205) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.23%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0205

2017 Avg (November) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0197	0.0189	0.0193
February	0.0192	0.0188	0.0190
March	0.0193	0.0188	0.0191
April	0.0192	0.0188	0.0190
May	0.0200	0.0191	0.0195
June	0.0201	0.0195	0.0198
July	0.0201	0.0193	0.0198
August	0.0204	0.0197	0.0201
September	0.0202	0.0195	0.0199
October	0.0206	0.0199	0.0202
November	0.0207	0.0199	0.0205
December	0.0207	0.0203	0.0205