2018 BDT to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0278 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0261 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0271 TOP

2018 BDT to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0271 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0278 was down 6.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0296, 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 139 TOP

2017 Average 140 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 131 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.17 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0276

0.0265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to TOP 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 TOP (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0275).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0275) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.64%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0275

2017 Avg (July) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0274	0.0266	0.0271
February	0.0269	0.0264	0.0266
March	0.0270	0.0265	0.0268
April	0.0270	0.0261	0.0266
May	0.0272	0.0261	0.0267
June	0.0273	0.0268	0.0270
July	0.0278	0.0273	0.0275
August	0.0277	0.0273	0.0274
September	0.0276	0.0275	0.0275
October	0.0276	0.0270	0.0273
November	0.0276	0.0273	0.0274
December	0.0274	0.0269	0.0272