YEARLY HIGH
2.5000 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.8759 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2058 LRD

2019 BDT to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 2.5000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6241 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8981 to the December average rate of 2.2222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5000 was up 30.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9138, 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 12,500 LRD
2018 Average 8,585 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 9,379 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,120.58 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5533
1.8386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LRD 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 2.0231, compared to 2.3884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.2461 LRD (High: 2.2599 / Low: 2.0138). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 LRD (High: 1.9269 / Low: 1.9135).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2461
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1484 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 2.4937) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.8568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6369 (+34.30%).

2019 Avg (October) 2.4937
2018 Avg (October) 1.8568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9282 1.8759 1.8981
February 1.9269 1.9135 1.9178
March 1.9402 1.9223 1.9297
April 2.0174 1.9350 1.9672
May 2.2599 2.0138 2.1295
June 2.3205 2.2599 2.2965
July 2.3998 2.3131 2.3674
August 2.4586 2.3995 2.4110
September 2.4900 2.4480 2.4654
October 2.5000 2.4818 2.4937
November 2.4972 2.2729 2.3706
December 2.2649 2.2068 2.2222