2018 BDT to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9314 KPW

YEARLY LOW

10.5502 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7313 KPW

2018 BDT to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 10.9314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 10.5502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3813 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8391 to the December average rate of 10.7327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9314 was down 4.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4922, 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 54,657 KPW

2017 Average 55,436 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 52,751 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,906.30 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8602

10.6079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KPW 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 10.7539, compared to 10.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2252 KPW (High: 10.8556 / Low: 10.6303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 KPW (High: 10.7495 / Low: 10.7018).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2252

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

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 0.1363 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.8391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5141 (-4.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.8391

2017 Avg (January) 11.3532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.9314	10.7960	10.8391
February	10.8582	10.7817	10.8171
March	10.8601	10.7102	10.8291
April	10.8556	10.6303	10.7652
May	10.6573	10.6082	10.6289
June	10.6716	10.6105	10.6438
July	10.7524	10.6439	10.6880
August	10.7828	10.6402	10.6905
September	10.7495	10.7018	10.7294
October	10.7746	10.5502	10.6677
November	10.8285	10.7232	10.7439
December	10.7610	10.6903	10.7327