2018 BDT to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8404 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.6670 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7484 RUB

2018 BDT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.8404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1734 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6824 to the December average rate of 0.8062, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8404 was up 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7743, 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 4,202 RUB

2017 Average 3,592 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 3,335 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.06 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8186

0.6700

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BDT to RUB 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 0.7098, compared to 0.7871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0732 RUB (High: 0.7588 / Low: 0.6856). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 RUB (High: 0.6940 / Low: 0.6772).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0999 (+14.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8059

2017 Avg (September) 0.7060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6974	0.6716	0.6824
February	0.7026	0.6670	0.6835
March	0.6940	0.6772	0.6874
April	0.7588	0.6856	0.7268
May	0.7540	0.7238	0.7361
June	0.7555	0.7287	0.7424
July	0.7563	0.7356	0.7464
August	0.8134	0.7451	0.7891
September	0.8404	0.7803	0.8059
October	0.7977	0.7686	0.7808
November	0.8106	0.7821	0.7943
December	0.8306	0.7902	0.8062