YEARLY HIGH
12.2997 BDT
YEARLY LOW
12.0720 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2122 BDT

2019 BOB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 12.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.0720.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2277 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1336 to the December average rate of 12.2796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 12.2997 was down 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 12.3422, 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 61,499 BDT
2018 Average 60,694 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 60,360 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,138.36 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

12.2942
12.1190
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 12.1801, compared to 12.2442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.1097 BDT (High: 12.2204 / Low: 12.1108). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 BDT (High: 12.2318 / Low: 12.2185).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1097
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 12.2796) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.1330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1466 (+1.21%).

2019 Avg (December) 12.2796
2018 Avg (December) 12.1330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1802 12.0720 12.1336
February 12.1761 12.1119 12.1494
March 12.2056 12.1346 12.1648
April 12.2204 12.1108 12.1924
May 12.2281 12.1926 12.2169
June 12.2617 12.1997 12.2236
July 12.2318 12.2185 12.2259
August 12.2672 12.2067 12.2272
September 12.2612 12.1962 12.2256
October 12.2575 12.2192 12.2443
November 12.2771 12.2534 12.2627
December 12.2997 12.2631 12.2796