2018 BDT to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BDT to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BDT to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 110.1523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 105.7484.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4039 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.4885 to the December average rate of 109.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 110.1523 was down 8.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 119.7620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BDT to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 107.7226, compared to 108.0995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3769 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.6775 GNF (High: 108.8642 / Low: 106.1867). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4854 GNF (High: 107.0373 / Low: 106.5519).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.4116 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 108.7516) against the same month in 2017 (average: 108.4091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3425 (+0.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 109.3145 | 108.0102 | 108.4885 |
| February | 108.7196 | 107.8167 | 108.2601 |
| March | 108.8381 | 107.2270 | 108.3860 |
| April | 108.8214 | 106.5083 | 107.8924 |
| May | 106.9759 | 106.2215 | 106.4808 |
| June | 107.0373 | 106.5519 | 106.8280 |
| July | 108.5626 | 106.8648 | 107.4705 |
| August | 108.1656 | 105.7484 | 107.4702 |
| September | 108.8941 | 107.6250 | 108.0815 |
| October | 108.8642 | 106.1867 | 107.6484 |
| November | 110.1523 | 108.2493 | 108.7516 |
| December | 109.9728 | 108.3378 | 109.1748 |