2018 BDT to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1689 DJF

YEARLY LOW

2.0856 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1205 DJF

2018 BDT to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.1689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 2.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1522 to the December average rate of 2.1230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1689 was down 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2723, 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 10,845 DJF

2017 Average 11,012 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 10,428 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.39 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1576

2.0926

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to DJF 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 2.1227, compared to 2.1182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0450 DJF (High: 2.1316 / Low: 2.0866). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 DJF (High: 2.1110 / Low: 2.0985).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0450

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1522) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2543), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1021 (-4.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1522

2017 Avg (January) 2.2543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1689	2.1394	2.1522
February	2.1515	2.1204	2.1342
March	2.1370	2.1065	2.1304
April	2.1343	2.0895	2.1158
May	2.1078	2.0856	2.0980
June	2.1110	2.0985	2.1053
July	2.1266	2.1021	2.1134
August	2.1332	2.1050	2.1148
September	2.1308	2.1166	2.1231
October	2.1316	2.0866	2.1102
November	2.1419	2.1208	2.1251
December	2.1289	2.1143	2.1230