2018 BDT to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.3709 LBP

YEARLY LOW

17.7142 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0380 LBP

2018 BDT to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 18.3709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 17.7142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6567 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2373 to the December average rate of 17.9963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3709 was down 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1522, 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 91,855 LBP

2017 Average 92,931 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 88,571 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,283.61 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.2738

17.8358

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LBP 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 18.0838, compared to 17.9921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0838

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.4234 LBP (High: 18.2681 / Low: 17.8447). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 LBP (High: 18.0489 / Low: 17.9546).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4234

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0943

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 0.2149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.2373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7824 (-4.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.2373

2017 Avg (January) 19.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.3709	18.1443	18.2373
February	18.2911	18.1103	18.1971
March	18.3392	18.0192	18.2272
April	18.2681	17.8447	18.0873
May	18.0404	17.7909	17.8723
June	17.9648	17.7939	17.8817
July	18.0733	17.7788	17.9533
August	18.0712	17.8658	17.9716
September	18.1165	17.9686	18.0461
October	18.0894	17.7142	17.9273
November	18.2084	18.0012	18.0578
December	18.0489	17.9546	17.9963