YEARLY HIGH
0.2152 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.2078 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2123 EGP

2018 BDT to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.2152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.2078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2132 to the December average rate of 0.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2152 was down 10.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2400, 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 1,076 EGP
2017 Average 1,099 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,039 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.14 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2140
0.2098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to EGP 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 0.2117, compared to 0.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0052 EGP (High: 0.2137 / Low: 0.2085). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 EGP (High: 0.2140 / Low: 0.2123).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2136
2017 Avg (November) 0.2124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2150 0.2117 0.2132
February 0.2137 0.2114 0.2124
March 0.2129 0.2100 0.2121
April 0.2137 0.2085 0.2114
May 0.2122 0.2078 0.2101
June 0.2121 0.2099 0.2113
July 0.2139 0.2107 0.2124
August 0.2139 0.2112 0.2123
September 0.2140 0.2123 0.2132
October 0.2143 0.2095 0.2122
November 0.2152 0.2129 0.2136
December 0.2144 0.2123 0.2136