2018 BDT to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6392 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.4708 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5366 JMD

2018 BDT to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.6392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.4708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1684 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4957 to the December average rate of 1.5246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6392 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6426, 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 8,196 JMD

2017 Average 7,904 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 7,354 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 841.91 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6384

1.4690

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BDT to JMD 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 1.5079, compared to 1.5654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1057 JMD (High: 1.6109 / Low: 1.5053). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 JMD (High: 1.5048 / Low: 1.4883).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6243) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0335 (+2.10%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6243

2017 Avg (September) 1.5908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5048	1.4883	1.4957
February	1.5235	1.4989	1.5109
March	1.5451	1.4970	1.5307
April	1.5164	1.4715	1.4927
May	1.5040	1.4708	1.4831
June	1.5633	1.5008	1.5340
July	1.5790	1.5361	1.5552
August	1.6372	1.5801	1.6106
September	1.6392	1.6056	1.6243
October	1.6109	1.5053	1.5669
November	1.5297	1.5004	1.5105
December	1.5376	1.5054	1.5246