YEARLY HIGH
6.2559 SYP
YEARLY LOW
6.0371 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1409 SYP

2018 BDT to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 6.2559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 6.0371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2188 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2030 to the December average rate of 6.1416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2559 was down 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4121, 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 31,279 SYP
2017 Average 20,416 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 30,185 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094.16 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2151
6.0701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SYP 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 6.1537, compared to 6.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1305 SYP (High: 6.1676 / Low: 6.0371). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 SYP (High: 6.0983 / Low: 6.0697).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1305
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0778 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.2030) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6998), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5032 (+129.76%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.2030
2017 Avg (January) 2.6998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2559 6.1781 6.2030
February 6.2131 6.1694 6.1897
March 6.2143 6.1285 6.1965
April 6.2117 6.0828 6.1599
May 6.0983 6.0697 6.0822
June 6.1066 6.0715 6.0909
July 6.1604 6.0909 6.1164
August 6.1700 6.0884 6.1177
September 6.1547 6.1240 6.1402
October 6.1676 6.0371 6.1047
November 6.1973 6.1353 6.1478
December 6.1612 6.1135 6.1416