YEARLY HIGH
39.4050 COP
YEARLY LOW
32.5501 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.2534 COP

2018 BDT to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 39.4050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 32.5501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8549 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5503 to the December average rate of 38.4356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.4050 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.2257, 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 197,025 COP
2017 Average 181,735 COP
Yearly Trough Low 162,750 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,274.55 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.9582
32.6874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to COP 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 34.0686, compared to 36.4383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.0686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.9366 COP (High: 38.2541 / Low: 35.3175). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1433 COP (High: 34.8591 / Low: 33.7158).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.9366
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 38.4356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.1207), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3149 (+6.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 38.4356
2017 Avg (December) 36.1207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2416 33.7917 34.5503
February 34.9535 33.7585 34.4397
March 34.9390 33.5284 34.2100
April 33.9834 32.5501 33.2100
May 34.3804 33.2159 33.8367
June 34.9409 33.2639 34.1649
July 34.8591 33.7158 34.1940
August 36.3060 34.1717 35.1588
September 36.9866 35.4985 36.1880
October 38.2541 35.3175 36.5692
November 38.8247 37.4660 38.0841
December 39.4050 37.5664 38.4356