2018 BIF to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0482 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.0458 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0472 BDT

2018 BIF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0482 was down 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241 BDT

2017 Average 236 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 229 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.13 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0479

0.0463

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0473, compared to 0.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0017 BDT (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0463). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BDT (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0469).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0477) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0477

2017 Avg (June) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0474	0.0465	0.0471
February	0.0474	0.0468	0.0471
March	0.0476	0.0466	0.0471
April	0.0479	0.0466	0.0472
May	0.0482	0.0472	0.0478
June	0.0482	0.0473	0.0477
July	0.0479	0.0469	0.0475
August	0.0478	0.0472	0.0474
September	0.0474	0.0469	0.0472
October	0.0480	0.0463	0.0471
November	0.0470	0.0458	0.0465
December	0.0470	0.0459	0.0464