2018 BDT to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

181.8288 IDR

YEARLY LOW

159.8159 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

168.8688 IDR

2018 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 181.8288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 159.8159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0129 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.5145 to the December average rate of 173.1277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 181.8288 was up 6.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 170.9454, 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 909,144 IDR

2017 Average 824,036 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 799,079 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,064.41 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

181.8845

159.6627

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IDR 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 164.4315, compared to 173.3061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 164.4315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.3061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.4937 IDR (High: 180.4735 / Low: 170.9798). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7849 IDR (High: 172.1447 / Low: 171.3598).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.4937

September Spread (Stable) ±0.7849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.9145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 180.0327) against the same month in 2017 (average: 164.3513), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6814 (+9.54%).

2018 Avg (October) 180.0327

2017 Avg (October) 164.3513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	164.1766	159.8159	161.5145
February	164.4520	161.6776	163.2455
March	166.1662	163.8577	165.5716
April	166.8999	163.6918	165.0923
May	167.5617	164.1570	165.7748
June	168.6150	163.4408	165.3904
July	170.5778	168.8743	169.5361
August	171.7917	169.1418	170.2635
September	172.1447	171.3598	171.7587
October	181.8288	173.3610	180.0327
November	180.4735	170.9798	175.1182
December	174.3311	169.7393	173.1277