YEARLY HIGH
18.4620 MMK
YEARLY LOW
17.3861 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0289 MMK

2019 BDT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 17.3861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0758 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2861 to the December average rate of 17.6681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.4620 was down 4.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.4186, 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 92,310 MMK
2018 Average 85,996 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 86,931 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,379.11 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.3479
17.6063
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 18.1323, compared to 17.9255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.4476 MMK (High: 17.8338 / Low: 17.3861). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1594 MMK (High: 17.9649 / Low: 17.8055).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4476
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 18.2861) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.2008), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0854 (+12.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 18.2861
2018 Avg (January) 16.2008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4620 18.0196 18.2861
February 18.4535 18.0715 18.2118
March 18.2967 18.0054 18.1277
April 18.1926 17.8261 17.9876
May 18.2543 17.9757 18.1412
June 18.1635 17.9186 18.0391
July 17.9649 17.8055 17.8898
August 18.0373 17.8556 17.9457
September 18.1677 17.9837 18.0968
October 18.1371 17.9471 18.0796
November 17.9533 17.7455 17.8727
December 17.8338 17.3861 17.6681