YEARLY HIGH
1.7708 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.6080 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6773 BDT

2024 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.7708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 1.6080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1628 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6307 to the December average rate of 1.6636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7708 was down 3.15% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.8283, 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 8,854 BDT
2023 Average 8,683 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 8,040 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 813.87 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7456
1.6028
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 1.6526, compared to 1.7021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 0.1197 BDT (High: 1.7351 / Low: 1.6154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BDT (High: 1.6200 / Low: 1.6115).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1197
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.7262) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0470 (+2.80%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.7262
2023 Avg (October) 1.6791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6344 1.6248 1.6307
February 1.6427 1.6130 1.6238
March 1.6201 1.6080 1.6147
April 1.6200 1.6115 1.6159
May 1.7351 1.6154 1.6966
June 1.7444 1.7303 1.7337
July 1.7359 1.6901 1.7319
August 1.7171 1.6516 1.6925
September 1.7475 1.6827 1.7183
October 1.7708 1.6948 1.7262
November 1.6952 1.6692 1.6799
December 1.6842 1.6531 1.6636