YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0117 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 USD

2018 BDT to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0121 was down 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0128, 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 61 USD
2017 Average 62 USD
Yearly Trough Low 59 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.12 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0121
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to USD 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 0.0119, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0119
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0119).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-4.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0120
2017 Avg (January) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0121 0.0120 0.0120
February 0.0121 0.0120 0.0120
March 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
April 0.0121 0.0118 0.0120
May 0.0118 0.0118 0.0118
June 0.0119 0.0118 0.0118
July 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
August 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
September 0.0119 0.0119 0.0119
October 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
November 0.0120 0.0119 0.0119
December 0.0120 0.0119 0.0119