YEARLY HIGH
1.0873 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.8691 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9399 BDT

2019 HTG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.8691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2182 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0734 to the December average rate of 0.8814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0873 was down 17.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.3203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,436 BDT
2018 Average 6,222 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 4,345 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,091.07 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0936
0.8510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.9956, compared to 0.8841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0639 BDT (High: 1.0767 / Low: 1.0128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BDT (High: 0.8741 / Low: 0.8691).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0639
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.0734) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2140 (-16.62%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.0734
2018 Avg (January) 1.2874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0873 1.0659 1.0734
February 1.0767 1.0128 1.0314
March 1.0189 0.9984 1.0083
April 1.0043 0.9828 0.9939
May 0.9828 0.9248 0.9565
June 0.9284 0.9011 0.9103
July 0.9013 0.8936 0.8982
August 0.8933 0.8841 0.8885
September 0.8908 0.8787 0.8843
October 0.8864 0.8720 0.8810
November 0.8741 0.8691 0.8712
December 0.8935 0.8728 0.8814