YEARLY HIGH
53.1980 BDT
YEARLY LOW
48.1019 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6538 BDT

2018 BGN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 53.1980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 48.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0961 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.7972 to the December average rate of 48.7734, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 53.1980 was up 3.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.5925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 265,990 BDT
2017 Average 234,711 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 240,509 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,480.69 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

52.9272
48.2851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to BDT 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 51.8145, compared to 49.4931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.2524 BDT (High: 52.9502 / Low: 50.6977). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6580 BDT (High: 50.6508 / Low: 49.9928).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2524
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2614 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 52.5403) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.4766), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0637 (+20.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 52.5403
2017 Avg (February) 43.4766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.9502 50.6977 51.7972
February 53.1980 51.9827 52.5403
March 53.0142 51.9893 52.3985
April 53.0718 52.0899 52.4652
May 51.9865 49.9303 51.2038
June 51.1028 49.9047 50.4821
July 50.6508 49.9928 50.3324
August 50.4448 49.0227 49.6641
September 50.5402 49.5730 49.9669
October 50.1386 48.6259 49.5500
November 49.1263 48.1019 48.6719
December 49.1620 48.4260 48.7734