2018 BDT to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0887 SOS

YEARLY LOW

6.7545 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9020 SOS

2018 BDT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 6.7545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3342 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9828 to the December average rate of 6.9159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.0887 was down 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3434, 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 35,444 SOS

2017 Average 35,666 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 33,773 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,671.03 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.0083

6.7913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SOS 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 6.9160, compared to 6.8881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2507 SOS (High: 7.0105 / Low: 6.7598). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 SOS (High: 6.9088 / Low: 6.8765).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2507

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.9828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.2890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3062 (-4.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.9828

2017 Avg (January) 7.2890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.0887	6.9429	6.9828
February	7.0172	6.9466	6.9811
March	7.0530	6.8990	6.9902
April	7.0105	6.7598	6.9094
May	6.8564	6.7545	6.8094
June	6.8766	6.7634	6.8230
July	6.9081	6.8459	6.8670
August	6.9107	6.8348	6.8688
September	6.9088	6.8765	6.8944
October	6.9437	6.7849	6.8671
November	6.9649	6.8956	6.9153
December	6.9315	6.8921	6.9159