YEARLY HIGH
0.8414 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8033 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8160 KGS

2018 BDT to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.8414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.8033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0382 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8315 to the December average rate of 0.8193, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8414 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8831, 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 4,207 KGS
2017 Average 4,235 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,016 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 190.98 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8339
0.8054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KGS 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 0.8180, compared to 0.8139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8180
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0212 KGS (High: 0.8414 / Low: 0.8202). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 KGS (High: 0.8138 / Low: 0.8102).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8315) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0433 (-4.95%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8315
2017 Avg (January) 0.8748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8414 0.8202 0.8315
February 0.8308 0.8151 0.8213
March 0.8230 0.8124 0.8202
April 0.8258 0.8081 0.8180
May 0.8141 0.8060 0.8095
June 0.8093 0.8055 0.8078
July 0.8155 0.8066 0.8102
August 0.8163 0.8056 0.8094
September 0.8138 0.8102 0.8123
October 0.8200 0.8033 0.8121
November 0.8266 0.8186 0.8202
December 0.8215 0.8161 0.8193