YEARLY HIGH
0.0063 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 BDT

2018 IDR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0063 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 62,572 BDT
2017 Average 60,687 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 54,997 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,575.21 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0063
0.0055
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IDR 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 BDT (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BDT (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.40%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0062
2017 Avg (January) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
February 0.0062 0.0061 0.0061
March 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
April 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
June 0.0061 0.0059 0.0060
July 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
August 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
September 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
October 0.0058 0.0055 0.0056
November 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
December 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058