2018 BDT to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.7416 MGA

YEARLY LOW

36.9339 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.8441 MGA

2018 BDT to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 43.7416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 36.9339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8077 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.0527 to the December average rate of 42.3498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.7416 was up 2.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.8165, 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 218,708 MGA

2017 Average 192,366 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 184,670 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,038.38 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.4534

37.4041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MGA 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 38.6281, compared to 41.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6281

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.1875 MGA (High: 43.7407 / Low: 41.5532). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9303 MGA (High: 39.7952 / Low: 38.8649).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.1875

August Spread (Stable) ±0.9303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 42.9493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.2168), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7325 (+12.38%).

2018 Avg (November) 42.9493

2017 Avg (November) 38.2168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.4940	38.4869	39.0527
February	38.9103	37.4364	38.0892
March	38.7454	36.9339	37.9083
April	39.2056	37.8865	38.4701
May	39.4077	38.0496	38.4851
June	40.2416	39.1907	39.7634
July	40.4589	38.8188	39.7064
August	39.7952	38.8649	39.2915
September	41.0373	39.7952	40.5595
October	42.2091	40.8567	41.5039
November	43.7416	42.0422	42.9493
December	43.7407	41.5532	42.3498