YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0317 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 XCD

2018 BDT to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0322, 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 0.0328 was down 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0345, 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 164 XCD
2017 Average 166 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 158 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.72 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0326
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XCD 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 0.0323, compared to 0.0322 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) 0.0323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 XCD (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0321).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-4.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0325
2017 Avg (January) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0324 0.0325
February 0.0326 0.0324 0.0325
March 0.0326 0.0322 0.0325
April 0.0326 0.0319 0.0323
May 0.0320 0.0319 0.0319
June 0.0320 0.0319 0.0320
July 0.0323 0.0320 0.0321
August 0.0324 0.0320 0.0321
September 0.0323 0.0321 0.0322
October 0.0324 0.0317 0.0320
November 0.0325 0.0322 0.0323
December 0.0323 0.0321 0.0322