YEARLY HIGH
41.8233 BDT
YEARLY LOW
38.7581 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2953 BDT

2018 FJD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 41.8233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 38.7581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0652 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.0954 to the December average rate of 39.5029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.8233 was up 1.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209,116 BDT
2017 Average 197,188 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 193,790 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,325.80 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.4109
39.1488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 40.9376, compared to 39.6531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.9376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.4984 BDT (High: 41.8233 / Low: 40.3249). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5630 BDT (High: 41.0467 / Low: 40.4836).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4984
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5377 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 41.0954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0234 (+7.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 41.0954
2017 Avg (January) 38.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.8233 40.3249 41.0954
February 41.6248 40.8486 41.2224
March 41.2865 40.6213 40.9381
April 41.5688 40.4527 40.9690
May 41.0467 40.4836 40.7193
June 41.2559 40.1463 40.6811
July 40.5902 39.7380 40.1434
August 40.4451 39.4482 39.8926
September 39.8032 39.1216 39.4801
October 39.7596 38.7581 39.3373
November 39.9202 38.8371 39.5622
December 40.0429 39.0214 39.5029