YEARLY HIGH
172.2296 IDR
YEARLY LOW
163.5672 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.4848 IDR

2019 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 172.2296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 163.5672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6624 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.8234 to the December average rate of 164.8093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 172.2296 was down 5.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 181.8288, 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 861,148 IDR
2018 Average 844,549 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 817,836 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,312.10 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

170.6870
164.2749
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 168.5598, compared to 166.4098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.5598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.4098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 5.5075 IDR (High: 172.0628 / Low: 166.5553). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3364 IDR (High: 166.2498 / Low: 164.9134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.5075
November Spread (Stable) ±1.3364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.4176 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 170.1527) against the same month in 2018 (average: 165.7748), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3779 (+2.64%).

2019 Avg (May) 170.1527
2018 Avg (May) 165.7748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.0628 166.5553 168.8234
February 169.2957 165.8987 167.0660
March 170.7719 167.5232 169.2086
April 169.6051 166.3394 167.6374
May 172.2296 168.3103 170.1527
June 170.4875 167.0154 168.4709
July 167.9159 164.6410 166.0533
August 169.9451 165.5820 168.3918
September 169.0190 165.0568 166.7945
October 168.2276 165.2313 166.6305
November 166.2498 164.9134 165.7796
December 166.3838 163.5672 164.8093