2018 BDT to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |