2018 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1883 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.8443 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9373 LKR

2018 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3439 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8519 to the December average rate of 2.1508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1883 was up 14.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9142, 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 10,941 LKR

2017 Average 9,390 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,222 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,719.63 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1807

1.8220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LKR 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 1.8666, compared to 2.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0962 LKR (High: 2.0227 / Low: 1.9265). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 LKR (High: 1.8711 / Low: 1.8583).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0962

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2997 (+16.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1508

2017 Avg (December) 1.8511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8653	1.8443	1.8519
February	1.8757	1.8523	1.8611
March	1.8827	1.8539	1.8730
April	1.8829	1.8511	1.8686
May	1.8711	1.8583	1.8647
June	1.8930	1.8701	1.8801
July	1.9046	1.8796	1.8912
August	1.9271	1.8875	1.9041
September	2.0227	1.9265	1.9684
October	2.0824	2.0095	2.0299
November	2.1502	2.0540	2.1036
December	2.1883	2.1308	2.1508