2018 GTQ to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4215 BDT

YEARLY LOW

10.7833 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1504 BDT

2018 GTQ to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 11.4215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 10.7833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6382 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2942 to the December average rate of 10.8438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.4215 was down 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,108 BDT

2017 Average 55,231 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 53,917 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,191.09 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4326

10.7903

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 11.2945, compared to 11.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2945

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2281 BDT (High: 11.4109 / Low: 11.1828). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0601 BDT (High: 11.3053 / Low: 11.2452).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2281

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0601

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.3791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3188 (+2.88%).

2018 Avg (May) 11.3791

2017 Avg (May) 11.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3290	11.2275	11.2942
February	11.3355	11.2631	11.3019
March	11.3327	11.1741	11.2297
April	11.4109	11.1828	11.2769
May	11.4215	11.2904	11.3791
June	11.3053	11.2452	11.2851
July	11.2815	11.1710	11.2339
August	11.2859	11.0829	11.2184
September	11.0852	10.8591	10.9562
October	11.0093	10.8204	10.9196
November	10.8939	10.7833	10.8663
December	10.8853	10.8131	10.8438