YEARLY HIGH
1.7016 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.6508 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6729 BDT

2026 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 1.7016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.6508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0508 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6634 to the December average rate of 1.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7016 was down 2.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7461, 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 8,508 BDT
2025 Average 8,439 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 8,254 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.14 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6882
1.6612
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.6737, compared to 1.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.0395 BDT (High: 1.7016 / Low: 1.6621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BDT (High: 1.6637 / Low: 1.6637).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.6769) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0251 (-1.47%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.6769
2025 Avg (July) 1.7020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6755 1.6516 1.6634
February 1.6874 1.6508 1.6679
March 1.6868 1.6551 1.6689
April 1.6893 1.6544 1.6718
May 1.6933 1.6812 1.6859
June 1.6957 1.6694 1.6843
July 1.7016 1.6621 1.6769
August 1.6637 1.6637 1.6637