YEARLY HIGH
0.0407 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0382 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0392 PEN

2018 BDT to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0407 was down 5.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0431, 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 203 PEN
2017 Average 201 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 191 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.02 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0404
0.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to PEN 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 PEN (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0403
2017 Avg (November) 0.0390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0392 0.0385 0.0387
February 0.0394 0.0387 0.0390
March 0.0393 0.0384 0.0391
April 0.0390 0.0382 0.0386
May 0.0389 0.0383 0.0387
June 0.0388 0.0385 0.0387
July 0.0391 0.0387 0.0389
August 0.0396 0.0386 0.0391
September 0.0398 0.0392 0.0395
October 0.0401 0.0391 0.0395
November 0.0407 0.0401 0.0403
December 0.0404 0.0398 0.0401