2018 BDT to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

71.5475 PYG

YEARLY LOW

65.4035 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.3509 PYG

2018 BDT to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 71.5475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 65.4035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1439 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.9984 to the December average rate of 70.6713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 71.5475 was down 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.1016, 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 357,737 PYG

2017 Average 346,969 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 327,018 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,719.70 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

71.3504

65.8560

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to PYG 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 66.9887, compared to 69.7131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.9887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.4658 PYG (High: 67.8693 / Low: 65.4035). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5169 PYG (High: 68.1604 / Low: 67.6435).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4658

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5169

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8846 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 70.5234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.9891), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5343 (+2.22%).

2018 Avg (October) 70.5234

2017 Avg (October) 68.9891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.7256	67.1867	67.9984
February	68.2765	66.7445	67.2893
March	67.1372	65.5295	66.4047
April	67.0419	65.5869	66.3139
May	67.8693	65.4035	66.5640
June	68.0268	66.7289	67.3617
July	68.1604	67.6435	67.8959
August	69.7904	67.8531	68.5111
September	70.3886	69.3870	69.7843
October	71.5475	69.9419	70.5234
November	71.4827	70.4445	70.8926
December	71.4526	70.3325	70.6713