YEARLY HIGH
2.9834 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.6556 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8917 BDT

2019 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.9834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3278 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9558 to the December average rate of 2.6964, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9834 was down 3.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.0893, 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 14,917 BDT
2018 Average 15,158 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 13,278 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,638.95 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.9817
2.6705
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 2.9361, compared to 2.8472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1326 BDT (High: 2.7882 / Low: 2.6556). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 BDT (High: 2.9720 / Low: 2.9355).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1326
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1375 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.9558) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.0247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0689 (-2.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.9558
2018 Avg (January) 3.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9834 2.9367 2.9558
February 2.9720 2.9355 2.9492
March 2.9705 2.9255 2.9440
April 2.9499 2.9064 2.9284
May 2.9451 2.8975 2.9220
June 2.9493 2.8924 2.9174
July 2.9584 2.8996 2.9174
August 2.9216 2.8616 2.8951
September 2.9048 2.8633 2.8755
October 2.8865 2.8441 2.8645
November 2.8775 2.7691 2.8340
December 2.7882 2.6556 2.6964