YEARLY HIGH
13.4009 BDT
YEARLY LOW
11.9796 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6978 BDT

2018 CNY to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 13.4009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 11.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4213 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9227 to the December average rate of 12.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4009 was up 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.8814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 335,022 BDT
2017 Average 300,556 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 299,489 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,532.80 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4126
11.9530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 13.1445, compared to 12.2511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5608 BDT (High: 13.2301 / Low: 12.6694). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1143 BDT (High: 12.3108 / Low: 12.1966).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5608
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1143

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 13.2910) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7814), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5096 (+12.81%).

2018 Avg (May) 13.2910
2017 Avg (May) 11.7814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2301 12.6694 12.9227
February 13.2638 13.0600 13.1589
March 13.3464 13.0475 13.1446
April 13.3812 13.1573 13.2724
May 13.4009 13.1546 13.2910
June 13.2528 12.7250 13.0773
July 12.6912 12.3876 12.5390
August 12.3926 12.1858 12.2975
September 12.3108 12.1966 12.2360
October 12.2899 12.0490 12.1928
November 12.1676 11.9796 12.0746
December 12.2696 12.0976 12.1666