YEARLY HIGH
19.8737 CDF
YEARLY LOW
19.3227 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5825 CDF

2019 BDT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 19.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 19.3227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5510 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5023 to the December average rate of 19.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.8737 was up 1.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.6332, 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 99,368 CDF
2018 Average 96,540 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 96,614 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,754.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.8061
19.4008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CDF 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 19.4975, compared to 19.6675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2661 CDF (High: 19.8737 / Low: 19.6076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1063 CDF (High: 19.6847 / Low: 19.5783).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2661
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 19.7723) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.3863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3860 (+1.99%).

2019 Avg (December) 19.7723
2018 Avg (December) 19.3863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6126 19.3628 19.5023
February 19.6270 19.3909 19.5059
March 19.5888 19.3782 19.4770
April 19.5505 19.3227 19.4345
May 19.5974 19.3808 19.4819
June 19.6443 19.4848 19.5833
July 19.7337 19.5282 19.6434
August 19.7183 19.5513 19.6255
September 19.7692 19.6449 19.6981
October 19.6847 19.5783 19.6415
November 19.6547 19.5196 19.6240
December 19.8737 19.6076 19.7723