2018 BDT to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.8261 BIF

YEARLY LOW

20.7284 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.1964 BIF

2018 BDT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 21.8261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 20.7284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0977 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2337 to the December average rate of 21.5552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.8261 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.7197, 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 109,131 BIF

2017 Average 106,094 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 103,642 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,488.60 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6184

20.8602

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BIF 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 21.1316, compared to 21.2612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1316

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7508 BIF (High: 21.5999 / Low: 20.8490). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2277 BIF (High: 21.3041 / Low: 21.0765).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7508

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2700 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 21.4848) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3768 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 21.4848

2017 Avg (November) 21.1080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.5107	21.0967	21.2337
February	21.3861	21.0868	21.2130
March	21.4516	21.0164	21.2536
April	21.4699	20.8772	21.1934
May	21.1769	20.7307	20.9234
June	21.1327	20.7284	20.9727
July	21.3126	20.8684	21.0351
August	21.1922	20.9347	21.0897
September	21.3041	21.0765	21.1693
October	21.5999	20.8490	21.2331
November	21.8261	21.2556	21.4848
December	21.7796	21.2931	21.5552