2018 BDT to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9731 XAF

YEARLY LOW

6.2960 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6256 XAF

2018 BDT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 6.9731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 6.2960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6771 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4763 to the December average rate of 6.8756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9731 was down 12.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.9666, 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 34,865 XAF

2017 Average 35,856 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 31,480 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,385.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9397

6.3353

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XAF 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 6.4749, compared to 6.7763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4749

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2791 XAF (High: 6.6155 / Low: 6.3364). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0949 XAF (High: 6.7099 / Low: 6.6150).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2791

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0907 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.8893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.7159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1734 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.8893

2017 Avg (November) 6.7159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6155	6.3364	6.4763
February	6.4465	6.2960	6.3856
March	6.4429	6.3251	6.3989
April	6.4402	6.3201	6.3918
May	6.7262	6.4491	6.5535
June	6.7263	6.5719	6.6432
July	6.7099	6.6150	6.6613
August	6.8433	6.6547	6.7519
September	6.7624	6.6313	6.7121
October	6.8975	6.6893	6.7675
November	6.9731	6.8277	6.8893
December	6.9247	6.8222	6.8756