YEARLY HIGH
0.0243 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0234 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 BBD

2018 BDT to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0241 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0243 was down 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0255, 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 121 BBD
2017 Average 123 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 117 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.24 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0241
0.0236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BBD 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 0.0239, compared to 0.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0241 / Low: 0.0236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0238).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
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: 0.0241) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-4.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0241
2017 Avg (January) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0243 0.0240 0.0241
February 0.0241 0.0240 0.0240
March 0.0241 0.0238 0.0241
April 0.0241 0.0236 0.0239
May 0.0237 0.0236 0.0236
June 0.0237 0.0236 0.0237
July 0.0239 0.0237 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
September 0.0239 0.0238 0.0238
October 0.0239 0.0234 0.0237
November 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239
December 0.0239 0.0238 0.0239