YEARLY HIGH
0.0950 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0919 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0935 HKD

2018 BDT to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0942 to the December average rate of 0.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0950 was down 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0990, 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 475 HKD
2017 Average 480 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 460 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.47 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0945
0.0925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to HKD 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 0.0937, compared to 0.0933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 HKD (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0927). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0929 / Low: 0.0925).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0978), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-3.76%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0942
2017 Avg (January) 0.0978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0950 0.0938 0.0942
February 0.0944 0.0937 0.0940
March 0.0946 0.0934 0.0943
April 0.0947 0.0927 0.0939
May 0.0929 0.0925 0.0927
June 0.0931 0.0925 0.0928
July 0.0938 0.0928 0.0932
August 0.0941 0.0928 0.0932
September 0.0937 0.0929 0.0934
October 0.0938 0.0919 0.0929
November 0.0942 0.0932 0.0935
December 0.0937 0.0929 0.0933