YEARLY HIGH
26.4810 BDT
YEARLY LOW
19.9273 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.1113 BDT

2018 BRL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 26.4810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 19.9273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5536 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8866 to the December average rate of 21.5544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.4810 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.5859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 662,024 BDT
2017 Average 636,022 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 498,183 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,840.74 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.4281
19.9305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 24.5191, compared to 21.7036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.5828 BDT (High: 22.8033 / Low: 20.2205). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4707 BDT (High: 21.8529 / Low: 21.3822).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5828
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4707

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 1.2139 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 25.8866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.8014), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0852 (+4.38%).

2018 Avg (January) 25.8866
2017 Avg (January) 24.8014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4810 24.9403 25.8866
February 26.1943 25.1687 25.6213
March 25.8709 24.9478 25.3461
April 25.2389 24.1392 24.5404
May 24.1826 22.6296 23.3266
June 22.8522 21.6872 22.3935
July 22.9070 21.3967 22.0555
August 22.8033 20.2205 21.5000
September 20.9398 19.9273 20.4720
October 23.4198 20.9364 22.4589
November 22.6901 21.2837 22.1808
December 21.8529 21.3822 21.5544