YEARLY HIGH
0.0927 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0876 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0897 GTQ

2018 BDT to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0885 to the December average rate of 0.0922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0927 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0956, 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 464 GTQ
2017 Average 453 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 438 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.91 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0927
0.0874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GTQ 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 0.0885, compared to 0.0909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0902). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0885).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0920) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+4.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0920
2017 Avg (November) 0.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0891 0.0883 0.0885
February 0.0888 0.0882 0.0885
March 0.0895 0.0882 0.0891
April 0.0894 0.0876 0.0887
May 0.0886 0.0876 0.0879
June 0.0889 0.0885 0.0886
July 0.0895 0.0886 0.0890
August 0.0902 0.0886 0.0891
September 0.0921 0.0902 0.0913
October 0.0924 0.0908 0.0916
November 0.0927 0.0918 0.0920
December 0.0925 0.0919 0.0922