2018 BDT to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |