2018 BDT to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.7126 LAK

YEARLY LOW

98.1718 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

100.3699 LAK

2018 BDT to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 102.7126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 98.1718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5409 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.0989 to the December average rate of 101.9231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.7126 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 103.9033, 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 513,563 LAK

2017 Average 506,169 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 490,859 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,704.38 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.3115

98.2201

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LAK 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 99.4967, compared to 101.2431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.4967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.2431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.9591 LAK (High: 100.2450 / Low: 98.2859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5595 LAK (High: 101.7638 / Low: 101.2043).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9591

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5595

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 0.8267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 101.9705) against the same month in 2017 (average: 100.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9675 (+1.97%).

2018 Avg (November) 101.9705

2017 Avg (November) 100.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.9944	99.6095	100.0989
February	100.1428	99.4048	99.7383
March	100.1868	98.7362	99.8902
April	100.2450	98.2859	99.3877
May	99.2299	98.1718	98.5611
June	100.0308	98.4237	99.3042
July	100.7634	99.7188	100.0693
August	101.7165	99.8576	100.8489
September	101.7638	101.2043	101.5649
October	101.8969	100.0717	101.0816
November	102.7126	101.8069	101.9705
December	102.2291	101.3038	101.9231