YEARLY HIGH
1.1713 CVE
YEARLY LOW
1.0635 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1171 CVE

2018 BDT to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.1713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.0635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1078 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0936 to the December average rate of 1.1587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1713 was down 12.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3454, 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 5,857 CVE
2017 Average 6,044 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 5,318 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 538.85 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1683
1.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CVE 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 1.0922, compared to 1.1419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0535 CVE (High: 1.1170 / Low: 1.0635). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 CVE (High: 1.1713 / Low: 1.1522).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1587) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+2.61%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1587
2017 Avg (December) 1.1292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1170 1.0635 1.0936
February 1.0882 1.0645 1.0774
March 1.0935 1.0658 1.0797
April 1.0903 1.0668 1.0789
May 1.1281 1.0836 1.1031
June 1.1336 1.1023 1.1206
July 1.1386 1.1126 1.1232
August 1.1567 1.1228 1.1377
September 1.1404 1.1159 1.1304
October 1.1624 1.1250 1.1414
November 1.1706 1.1508 1.1600
December 1.1713 1.1522 1.1587