2018 BDT to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

519.6955 IRR

YEARLY LOW

428.2295 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

484.8351 IRR

2018 BDT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 519.6955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 428.2295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.4659 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 434.0791 to the December average rate of 503.9036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 519.6955 was up 20.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 431.0586, 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 2,598,477 IRR

2017 Average 2,034,935 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 2,141,148 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 457,329.69 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

522.6706

426.0253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IRR 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 459.9411, compared to 509.7292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.7881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.9411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 509.7292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 57.7132 IRR (High: 499.2164 / Low: 441.5032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4122 IRR (High: 515.6843 / Low: 513.2720).

May Spread (Volatile) ±57.7132

September Spread (Stable) ±2.4122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.6216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 514.6130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 405.7982), the exchange rate shifted by +108.8148 (+26.81%).

2018 Avg (August) 514.6130

2017 Avg (August) 405.7982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	443.9422	428.2295	434.0791
February	447.8916	443.4030	445.4715
March	453.3962	447.1327	451.1813
April	453.7687	442.3762	448.6838
May	499.2164	441.5032	479.2550
June	505.1314	497.3187	500.9760
July	519.0221	506.2811	513.9486
August	519.6955	510.7086	514.6130
September	515.6843	513.2720	514.6169
October	513.1308	498.1577	503.9952
November	511.3760	506.2624	507.2976
December	507.6520	501.6282	503.9036