2018 GMD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7990 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.6748 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7447 BDT

2018 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1.7990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.6748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1242 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7300 to the December average rate of 1.6952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7990 was down 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,995 BDT

2017 Average 8,864 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 8,374 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.04 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8057

1.6802

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.7670, compared to 1.7224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0492 BDT (High: 1.7496 / Low: 1.7004). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BDT (High: 1.7984 / Low: 1.7907).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.7917) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+2.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.7917

2017 Avg (June) 1.7541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7490	1.7109	1.7300
February	1.7678	1.7311	1.7576
March	1.7732	1.7406	1.7567
April	1.7967	1.7496	1.7704
May	1.7984	1.7907	1.7952
June	1.7990	1.7872	1.7917
July	1.7848	1.7466	1.7653
August	1.7590	1.7380	1.7501
September	1.7496	1.7004	1.7282
October	1.7250	1.6858	1.7051
November	1.6966	1.6748	1.6907
December	1.7009	1.6899	1.6952