2018 DOP to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7195 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.6543 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6914 BDT

2018 DOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.7195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7123 to the December average rate of 1.6642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7195 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,597 BDT

2017 Average 8,577 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 8,271 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.05 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7171

1.6594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.7005, compared to 1.6822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7005

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0370 BDT (High: 1.7122 / Low: 1.6752). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 BDT (High: 1.7139 / Low: 1.7040).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7123) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+0.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7123

2017 Avg (January) 1.7042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7195	1.7052	1.7123
February	1.7151	1.6857	1.7008
March	1.6974	1.6745	1.6834
April	1.7105	1.6750	1.6897
May	1.7139	1.7040	1.7096
June	1.7141	1.6986	1.7073
July	1.7013	1.6885	1.6963
August	1.6996	1.6740	1.6893
September	1.6851	1.6726	1.6781
October	1.7122	1.6752	1.6895
November	1.6835	1.6651	1.6760
December	1.6823	1.6543	1.6642