2018 BDT to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.4142 IQD

YEARLY LOW

13.9497 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.1887 IQD

2018 BDT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 14.4142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 13.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4645 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3122 to the December average rate of 14.2087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.4142 was down 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9796, 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 72,071 IQD

2017 Average 72,252 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 69,748 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,322.31 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3375

14.0338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IQD 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 14.2015, compared to 14.1759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.3553 IQD (High: 14.3830 / Low: 14.0277). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 IQD (High: 14.2390 / Low: 14.1722).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3553

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

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 0.1667 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.3122) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.8942), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5820 (-3.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.3122

2017 Avg (January) 14.8942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.4142	14.2033	14.3122
February	14.3567	14.1719	14.2532
March	14.4085	14.1648	14.2835
April	14.3830	14.0277	14.2257
May	14.1169	14.0138	14.0591
June	14.1698	14.0319	14.0754
July	14.2245	14.1009	14.1421
August	14.2464	14.0815	14.1526
September	14.2390	14.1722	14.2155
October	14.2439	13.9497	14.1197
November	14.3144	14.1893	14.2169
December	14.2557	14.1792	14.2087