2018 BDT to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2073 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.1948 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2004 MDL

2018 BDT to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.1948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2041 to the December average rate of 0.2048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2073 was down 19.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2571, 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 1,036 MDL

2017 Average 1,137 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 974 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.65 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2056

0.1959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MDL 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 0.1995, compared to 0.2012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0070 MDL (High: 0.2073 / Low: 0.2003). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MDL (High: 0.2034 / Low: 0.2002).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2531), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0489 (-19.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2041

2017 Avg (January) 0.2531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2073	0.2003	0.2041
February	0.2030	0.1989	0.2004
March	0.2012	0.1958	0.1994
April	0.1988	0.1950	0.1967
May	0.2012	0.1948	0.1970
June	0.2013	0.1979	0.1995
July	0.2013	0.1960	0.1984
August	0.2006	0.1953	0.1976
September	0.2018	0.1985	0.2004
October	0.2034	0.2002	0.2016
November	0.2064	0.2026	0.2043
December	0.2062	0.2020	0.2048