YEARLY HIGH
3.0893 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.9437 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0315 BDT

2018 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 3.0893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.9437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1456 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0247 to the December average rate of 2.9740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0893 was down 16.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,446 BDT
2017 Average 17,011 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 14,718 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.99 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0873
2.9637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 3.0433, compared to 3.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0866 BDT (High: 3.0773 / Low: 2.9907). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BDT (High: 3.0830 / Low: 3.0653).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 0.0343 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0343

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 3.0682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4240 (-12.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 3.0682
2017 Avg (June) 3.4922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0454 2.9846 3.0247
February 3.0490 3.0075 3.0254
March 3.0590 3.0096 3.0223
April 3.0821 3.0117 3.0424
May 3.0830 3.0653 3.0770
June 3.0893 3.0605 3.0682
July 3.0892 3.0255 3.0543
August 3.0639 3.0279 3.0459
September 3.0471 2.9977 3.0251
October 3.0773 2.9907 3.0263
November 3.0082 2.9662 2.9921
December 3.0121 2.9437 2.9740