YEARLY HIGH
3.4279 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.9790 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2216 HUF

2018 BDT to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 3.4279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.9790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4489 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0516 to the December average rate of 3.3822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4279 was down 8.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7610, 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 17,140 HUF
2017 Average 16,894 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 14,895 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,244.74 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.4190
2.9996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to HUF 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 3.1011, compared to 3.3421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2038 HUF (High: 3.2901 / Low: 3.0863). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 HUF (High: 3.0805 / Low: 3.0129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2038
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.3840) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1920 (+6.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.3840
2017 Avg (November) 3.1920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1291 2.9871 3.0516
February 3.0841 2.9790 3.0345
March 3.0805 3.0129 3.0468
April 3.0664 2.9885 3.0383
May 3.2901 3.0863 3.1658
June 3.3685 3.1887 3.2699
July 3.3712 3.2464 3.2958
August 3.3859 3.2555 3.3241
September 3.3694 3.2709 3.3238
October 3.4142 3.2823 3.3425
November 3.4279 3.3440 3.3840
December 3.4171 3.3443 3.3822