YEARLY HIGH
42.4261 BDT
YEARLY LOW
41.0697 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.7123 BDT

2018 BZD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 42.4261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 41.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3564 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3176 to the December average rate of 41.5969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.4261 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.2202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 212,131 BDT
2017 Average 201,861 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 205,349 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,781.97 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.2039
41.2370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 41.6414, compared to 41.7833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.6414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.7833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8639 BDT (High: 42.4261 / Low: 41.5623). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1724 BDT (High: 42.1173 / Low: 41.9448).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8639
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1724

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 0.3844 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 41.9828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.8463), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1365 (+2.78%).

2018 Avg (October) 41.9828
2017 Avg (October) 40.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4488 41.0697 41.3176
February 41.5269 41.2383 41.3856
March 41.8079 41.2303 41.3612
April 42.0938 41.2526 41.5994
May 42.2237 42.0379 42.1233
June 42.1173 41.9448 42.0613
July 42.1569 41.6688 41.8960
August 42.0482 41.6800 41.9010
September 41.8344 41.6602 41.7246
October 42.4261 41.5623 41.9828
November 41.7207 41.2720 41.5984
December 41.7517 41.4783 41.5969