YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0399 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0431 PLN

2018 BDT to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0411 to the December average rate of 0.0450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0458 was down 14.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0533, 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 229 PLN
2017 Average 233 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 199 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.44 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0456
0.0401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to PLN 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 0.0417, compared to 0.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 PLN (High: 0.0444 / Low: 0.0419). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0453 / Low: 0.0446).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0452) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+4.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0452
2017 Avg (November) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0399 0.0411
February 0.0411 0.0399 0.0406
March 0.0415 0.0406 0.0411
April 0.0414 0.0400 0.0409
May 0.0444 0.0419 0.0428
June 0.0447 0.0428 0.0436
July 0.0449 0.0432 0.0439
August 0.0451 0.0432 0.0441
September 0.0445 0.0433 0.0440
October 0.0457 0.0437 0.0444
November 0.0458 0.0447 0.0452
December 0.0453 0.0446 0.0450