YEARLY HIGH
6.9882 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.7396 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8702 SOS

2019 BDT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 6.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 6.7396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2487 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9229 to the December average rate of 6.8313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.9882 was down 1.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.0887, 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 34,941 SOS
2018 Average 34,508 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 33,698 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,243.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.9321
6.8221
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 6.8931, compared to 6.8473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1370 SOS (High: 6.8766 / Low: 6.7396). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 SOS (High: 6.8699 / Low: 6.8307).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1370
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 6.9229) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.9828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0598 (-0.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 6.9229
2018 Avg (January) 6.9828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9882 6.8736 6.9229
February 6.9468 6.8776 6.9014
March 6.9588 6.8667 6.9032
April 6.9027 6.8588 6.8728
May 6.9270 6.8470 6.8816
June 6.9208 6.8515 6.8769
July 6.9116 6.8467 6.8679
August 6.8766 6.7396 6.8486
September 6.8827 6.7785 6.8563
October 6.8699 6.8307 6.8461
November 6.8585 6.8139 6.8335
December 6.8697 6.8142 6.8313