2018 CRC to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1501 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.1343 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1455 BDT

2018 CRC to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 0.1401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1501 was down 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 751 BDT

2017 Average 718 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 671 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.21 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1508

0.1361

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1474, compared to 0.1436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0068 BDT (High: 0.1453 / Low: 0.1385). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.1501 / Low: 0.1492).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+4.90%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1496

2017 Avg (May) 0.1426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1470	0.1456	0.1464
February	0.1465	0.1447	0.1457
March	0.1482	0.1455	0.1462
April	0.1497	0.1463	0.1477
May	0.1501	0.1492	0.1496
June	0.1499	0.1485	0.1491
July	0.1491	0.1476	0.1485
August	0.1490	0.1465	0.1483
September	0.1465	0.1434	0.1448
October	0.1453	0.1385	0.1427
November	0.1400	0.1343	0.1373
December	0.1406	0.1383	0.1401