YEARLY HIGH
0.0258 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 FJD

2018 BDT to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0243 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0258 was down 4.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0270, 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 129 FJD
2017 Average 127 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 120 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.45 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0255
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to FJD 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 FJD (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 FJD (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0244).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0254
2017 Avg (October) 0.0249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0248 0.0239 0.0243
February 0.0245 0.0240 0.0243
March 0.0246 0.0242 0.0244
April 0.0247 0.0241 0.0244
May 0.0247 0.0244 0.0246
June 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
July 0.0252 0.0246 0.0249
August 0.0253 0.0247 0.0251
September 0.0256 0.0251 0.0253
October 0.0258 0.0252 0.0254
November 0.0257 0.0250 0.0253
December 0.0256 0.0250 0.0253