YEARLY HIGH
1.3314 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.2363 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2866 VUV

2018 BDT to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.3314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.2363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2675 to the December average rate of 1.3218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3314 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4095, 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 6,657 VUV
2017 Average 6,587 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 6,181 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 475.88 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3284
1.2554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to VUV 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 1.2679, compared to 1.3052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0524 VUV (High: 1.2886 / Low: 1.2363). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 VUV (High: 1.2959 / Low: 1.2902).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.3223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+3.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.3223
2017 Avg (November) 1.2801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2886 1.2363 1.2675
February 1.2857 1.2419 1.2614
March 1.2820 1.2540 1.2687
April 1.2824 1.2514 1.2663
May 1.2844 1.2632 1.2718
June 1.2930 1.2578 1.2717
July 1.3037 1.2810 1.2890
August 1.2999 1.2827 1.2888
September 1.2959 1.2902 1.2935
October 1.3300 1.2898 1.3160
November 1.3314 1.3133 1.3223
December 1.3289 1.3059 1.3218