YEARLY HIGH
0.0504 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0459 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 MYR

2018 BDT to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0476 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0504 was down 11.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0573, 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 252 MYR
2017 Average 265 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 229 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.72 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0503
0.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MYR 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 0.0471, compared to 0.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0026 MYR (High: 0.0492 / Low: 0.0465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MYR (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0491).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.38%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0499
2017 Avg (November) 0.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0492 0.0465 0.0476
February 0.0476 0.0467 0.0470
March 0.0474 0.0459 0.0470
April 0.0470 0.0461 0.0465
May 0.0478 0.0462 0.0469
June 0.0479 0.0468 0.0473
July 0.0484 0.0477 0.0481
August 0.0492 0.0481 0.0486
September 0.0496 0.0491 0.0493
October 0.0498 0.0488 0.0493
November 0.0504 0.0495 0.0499
December 0.0500 0.0494 0.0498