YEARLY HIGH
0.0502 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0435 BRL

2018 BDT to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0502 was up 20.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0417, 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 251 BRL
2017 Average 197 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 189 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0499
0.0376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BRL 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 0.0409, compared to 0.0461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0056 BRL (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0439). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0468 / Low: 0.0458).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0489) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+27.38%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0489
2017 Avg (September) 0.0384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0378 0.0386
February 0.0397 0.0382 0.0390
March 0.0401 0.0387 0.0395
April 0.0414 0.0396 0.0408
May 0.0442 0.0414 0.0429
June 0.0461 0.0438 0.0447
July 0.0467 0.0437 0.0454
August 0.0495 0.0439 0.0466
September 0.0502 0.0478 0.0489
October 0.0478 0.0427 0.0446
November 0.0470 0.0441 0.0451
December 0.0468 0.0458 0.0464