YEARLY HIGH
0.0906 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0874 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0890 SRD

2018 BDT to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0899 to the December average rate of 0.0889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0906 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0953, 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 453 SRD
2017 Average 461 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 437 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.80 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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0.0880
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BDT to SRD 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 0.0892, compared to 0.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0019 SRD (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0882). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SRD (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0887).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0942), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-4.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0899
2017 Avg (January) 0.0942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0906 0.0895 0.0899
February 0.0901 0.0895 0.0898
March 0.0901 0.0889 0.0899
April 0.0901 0.0882 0.0893
May 0.0884 0.0880 0.0882
June 0.0886 0.0880 0.0883
July 0.0892 0.0874 0.0886
August 0.0894 0.0882 0.0886
September 0.0891 0.0887 0.0889
October 0.0893 0.0874 0.0884
November 0.0897 0.0889 0.0890
December 0.0892 0.0886 0.0889