YEARLY HIGH
13.6229 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.5528 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1200 KRW

2018 BDT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 13.6229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 12.5528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0701 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8372 to the December average rate of 13.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.6229 was down 10.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2855, 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 68,114 KRW
2017 Average 69,643 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 62,764 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,350.32 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5272
12.6391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KRW 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 12.8596, compared to 13.3804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.7040 KRW (High: 13.2973 / Low: 12.5933). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1630 KRW (High: 12.9197 / Low: 12.7567).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7040
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.4532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1930 (+1.46%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.4532
2017 Avg (November) 13.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9197 12.7567 12.8372
February 13.1746 12.7699 12.9761
March 13.0665 12.6655 12.8939
April 12.9230 12.5528 12.7886
May 12.8368 12.5585 12.7131
June 13.2973 12.5933 12.9487
July 13.4982 13.1810 13.3252
August 13.4563 13.2191 13.3189
September 13.5459 13.2437 13.3528
October 13.5865 13.2349 13.4336
November 13.6229 13.3077 13.4532
December 13.5179 13.2125 13.3985