2018 BDT to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.9454 SLL

YEARLY LOW

74.5316 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.9863 SLL

2018 BDT to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 100.9454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 74.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.4139 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.3142 to the December average rate of 100.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.9454 was up 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 94.9446, 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 504,727 SLL

2017 Average 460,300 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 372,658 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,069.42 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

102.5822

73.4829

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SLL 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 90.3345, compared to 93.6382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.3345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.6382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 23.4629 SLL (High: 100.5192 / Low: 77.0564). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4445 SLL (High: 100.2091 / Low: 99.7646).

August Spread (Volatile) ±23.4629

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4445

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.7839 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.7839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 100.1572) against the same month in 2017 (average: 91.8514), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3058 (+9.04%).

2018 Avg (November) 100.1572

2017 Avg (November) 91.8514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.0870	91.9717	92.3142
February	92.9315	91.8285	92.2285
March	93.2663	91.6819	92.3623
April	93.3458	90.7446	92.0360
May	92.6396	90.5702	91.9249
June	92.5788	74.5316	81.1410
July	77.6019	74.6010	75.9079
August	100.5192	77.0564	86.2435
September	100.2091	99.7646	100.0220
October	100.4435	98.3512	99.4463
November	100.9454	99.9645	100.1572
December	100.3166	99.6574	100.0524