2018 BDT to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4143 NPR

YEARLY LOW

1.2205 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3039 NPR

2018 BDT to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.4143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.2205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1938 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2260 to the December average rate of 1.3480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4143 was up 1.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3875, 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 7,071 NPR

2017 Average 6,416 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 6,102 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 969.11 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4129

1.2091

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to NPR 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 1.2550, compared to 1.3529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0979 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0718 NPR (High: 1.4017 / Low: 1.3299). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 NPR (High: 1.2350 / Low: 1.2205).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.3959) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1299 (+10.26%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.3959

2017 Avg (October) 1.2660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2350	1.2205	1.2260
February	1.2494	1.2267	1.2380
March	1.2569	1.2415	1.2519
April	1.2721	1.2375	1.2566
May	1.2926	1.2551	1.2751
June	1.3040	1.2656	1.2823
July	1.3135	1.2959	1.3048
August	1.3540	1.2961	1.3220
September	1.3862	1.3538	1.3745
October	1.4143	1.3740	1.3959
November	1.4017	1.3299	1.3723
December	1.3734	1.3292	1.3480