YEARLY HIGH
2.5122 GYD
YEARLY LOW
2.4350 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4838 GYD

2018 BDT to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 2.5122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 2.4350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0772 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4937 to the December average rate of 2.4936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5122 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6275, 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 12,561 GYD
2017 Average 12,774 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 12,175 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386.23 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4968
2.4644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GYD 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 2.4815, compared to 2.4860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0598 GYD (High: 2.4948 / Low: 2.4350). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 GYD (High: 2.5122 / Low: 2.4892).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.4941) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.00%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.4941
2017 Avg (November) 2.4940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5059 2.4656 2.4937
February 2.5015 2.4747 2.4898
March 2.5035 2.4632 2.4904
April 2.5017 2.4512 2.4781
May 2.4763 2.4449 2.4671
June 2.4817 2.4567 2.4699
July 2.4948 2.4350 2.4789
August 2.5075 2.4677 2.4817
September 2.5075 2.4832 2.4917
October 2.4982 2.4493 2.4760
November 2.5122 2.4892 2.4941
December 2.5044 2.4764 2.4936