2018 BDT to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.4186 MMK

YEARLY LOW

15.7521 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.1928 MMK

2018 BDT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 19.4186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 15.7521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6665 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2008 to the December average rate of 18.6795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.4186 was up 12.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.2747, 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 97,093 MMK

2017 Average 83,846 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 78,761 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,332.40 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.3895

15.6293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MMK 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 16.0724, compared to 18.3132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0724

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.3110 MMK (High: 19.4186 / Low: 18.1076). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2908 MMK (High: 16.1691 / Low: 15.8783).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3110

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2908

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3967 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.6963) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.6712), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0251 (+12.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.6963

2017 Avg (September) 16.6712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.3644	15.9857	16.2008
February	16.1510	15.8585	16.0208
March	16.1691	15.8783	16.0886
April	16.1283	15.7521	15.9426
May	16.0649	15.7609	15.9488
June	16.8250	15.9486	16.2331
July	17.2611	16.7211	16.9733
August	18.4646	17.2552	17.8084
September	19.4186	18.1076	18.6963
October	19.1643	18.0870	18.6455
November	19.2034	18.8425	19.0761
December	18.9048	18.4051	18.6795