2018 BDT to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3179 MRO

YEARLY LOW

2.4639 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.2371 MRO

2018 BDT to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 4.3179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 2.4639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8540 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2740 to the December average rate of 4.2573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3179 was down 5.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5783, 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 21,590 MRO

2017 Average 22,169 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 12,320 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,269.92 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.2957

4.1006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MRO 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 4.2477, compared to 4.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.8040 MRO (High: 4.2680 / Low: 2.4639). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 MRO (High: 4.2123 / Low: 4.1916).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8040

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.2740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2497 (-5.52%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.2740

2017 Avg (January) 4.5238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3179	4.2454	4.2740
February	4.2869	4.2556	4.2715
March	4.2922	4.2365	4.2794
April	4.2882	4.1965	4.2523
May	4.2123	4.1916	4.2014
June	4.2153	4.1912	4.2078
July	4.2591	4.2043	4.2284
August	4.2772	4.2069	4.2360
September	4.2699	4.2391	4.2580
October	4.2680	2.4639	4.1168
November	4.2953	4.2536	4.2618
December	4.2685	4.2405	4.2573