YEARLY HIGH
24.5594 BDT
YEARLY LOW
22.1986 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3491 BDT

2018 ILS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 24.5594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 22.1986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3608 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.2730 to the December average rate of 22.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.5594 was up 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.2614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 122,797 BDT
2017 Average 112,976 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 110,993 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,803.82 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.4663
22.1465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 23.7885, compared to 22.9098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.7885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7904 BDT (High: 24.5594 / Low: 23.7690). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3837 BDT (High: 23.8515 / Low: 23.4679).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7904
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3837

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4871 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 24.2730) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.7753), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4977 (+16.84%).

2018 Avg (January) 24.2730
2017 Avg (January) 20.7753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.5594 23.7690 24.2730
February 24.1957 23.4346 23.7858
March 24.1883 23.6733 23.9787
April 23.8515 23.4679 23.6299
May 23.7867 23.3241 23.6014
June 23.7923 23.0552 23.4619
July 23.2991 22.8680 23.1169
August 23.2446 22.7223 22.9730
September 23.5133 23.0263 23.3515
October 23.2619 22.5769 23.0657
November 22.8802 22.3058 22.6119
December 22.6240 22.1986 22.3398