YEARLY HIGH
0.5738 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0842 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2775 SDG

2018 BDT to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.5738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4896 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0845 to the December average rate of 0.5676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 572.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5738 was up 576.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0848, 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 2,869 SDG
2017 Average 409 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 421 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,448.10 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6172
0.0360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SDG 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 0.1910, compared to 0.3641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3541 SDG (High: 0.5679 / Low: 0.2138). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SDG (High: 0.0850 / Low: 0.0842).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3541
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5688) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4885 (+608.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5688
2017 Avg (November) 0.0803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0850 0.0842 0.0845
February 0.2180 0.0847 0.2007
March 0.2192 0.2161 0.2176
April 0.2189 0.2127 0.2165
May 0.2144 0.2123 0.2133
June 0.2145 0.2125 0.2132
July 0.2156 0.2130 0.2139
August 0.2156 0.2129 0.2141
September 0.2156 0.2142 0.2149
October 0.5679 0.2138 0.4054
November 0.5738 0.5675 0.5688
December 0.5695 0.5660 0.5676