2018 BDT to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.4467 CRC

YEARLY LOW

6.6609 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.8761 CRC

2018 BDT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 7.4467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 6.6609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7858 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8309 to the December average rate of 7.1378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.4467 was up 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3253, 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 37,234 CRC

2017 Average 34,853 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 33,305 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,928.95 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.3445

6.6237

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CRC 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 6.7831, compared to 6.9692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7831

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3361 CRC (High: 7.2199 / Low: 6.8838). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 CRC (High: 6.7033 / Low: 6.6609).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3361

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1467 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 7.2844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.8310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4534 (+6.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 7.2844

2017 Avg (November) 6.8310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8671	6.8043	6.8309
February	6.9112	6.8271	6.8652
March	6.8748	6.7467	6.8408
April	6.8372	6.6808	6.7721
May	6.7033	6.6609	6.6837
June	6.7360	6.6731	6.7059
July	6.7736	6.7083	6.7361
August	6.8241	6.7120	6.7432
September	6.9713	6.8241	6.9046
October	7.2199	6.8838	7.0091
November	7.4467	7.1404	7.2844
December	7.2299	7.1100	7.1378