2018 BDT to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

253.2732 STD

YEARLY LOW

236.4974 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

246.2777 STD

2018 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 253.2732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 236.4974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7758 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.2111 to the December average rate of 251.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 253.2732 was down 14.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 297.7304, 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 1,266,366 STD

2017 Average 1,338,841 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,182,487 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,879.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

252.5773

237.1962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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 242.1102, compared to 250.4452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.1102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.4452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.0007 STD (High: 247.2766 / Low: 237.2759). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1153 STD (High: 251.4257 / Low: 250.3105).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.0007

September Spread (Stable) ±1.1153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.6216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 251.2956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 250.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1899 (+0.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 251.2956

2017 Avg (November) 250.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	247.2766	237.2759	243.2111
February	241.2609	236.4974	238.5895
March	240.7088	236.8064	239.3165
April	240.2417	236.5865	238.4780
May	250.0927	240.1411	244.6388
June	250.8414	245.7512	248.4274
July	250.8703	248.0781	249.2692
August	252.2038	248.7115	250.0348
September	251.4257	250.3105	250.9562
October	253.0403	246.7642	250.0830
November	253.2732	250.8120	251.2956
December	251.6955	250.0414	251.0325