2018 BOB to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3422 BDT

YEARLY LOW

11.9400 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1381 BDT

2018 BOB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 12.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 11.9400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4021 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0133 to the December average rate of 12.1330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.3422 was up 1.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.1841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,711 BDT

2017 Average 58,519 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 59,700 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,010.58 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.2760

11.9894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 12.1108, compared to 12.1655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2420 BDT (High: 12.2462 / Low: 12.0041). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0659 BDT (High: 12.2556 / Low: 12.1897).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2420

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0659

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 0.0798 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 12.2114) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.8951), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3164 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (October) 12.2114

2017 Avg (October) 11.8951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.0615	11.9400	12.0133
February	12.0803	11.9908	12.0392
March	12.1609	11.9763	12.0257
April	12.2462	12.0041	12.1011
May	12.2826	12.1859	12.2521
June	12.2556	12.1897	12.2331
July	12.3149	12.1209	12.1978
August	12.2315	12.1248	12.1892
September	12.1632	12.0697	12.1300
October	12.3422	12.1159	12.2114
November	12.2305	12.0930	12.1316
December	12.1794	12.0996	12.1330