YEARLY HIGH
7.3064 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.5846 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9575 CRC

2019 BDT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 7.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 6.5846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7218 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1991 to the December average rate of 6.6795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.3064 was down 1.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.4467, 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 36,532 CRC
2018 Average 34,379 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 32,923 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,609.11 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.3191
6.6214
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 7.1169, compared to 6.7981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.2945 CRC (High: 6.9100 / Low: 6.6155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 CRC (High: 6.8938 / Low: 6.8553).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2945
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 7.2610) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.8652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3958 (+5.77%).

2019 Avg (February) 7.2610
2018 Avg (February) 6.8652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2856 7.1301 7.1991
February 7.3064 7.2270 7.2610
March 7.2527 7.0810 7.1796
April 7.2068 7.0225 7.1126
May 7.0605 6.9381 7.0125
June 7.0179 6.8926 6.9366
July 6.8910 6.7701 6.8326
August 6.7811 6.6884 6.7422
September 6.9027 6.7281 6.8381
October 6.8938 6.8553 6.8720
November 6.9100 6.6155 6.8239
December 6.7361 6.5846 6.6795