2018 INR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3128 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1274 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2288 BDT

2018 INR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.3128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.1274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1854 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3047 to the December average rate of 1.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3128 was down 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3206, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 328,211 BDT

2017 Average 311,964 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 281,852 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,359.32 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3205

1.1299

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.2747, compared to 1.1829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0589 BDT (High: 1.2022 / Low: 1.1433). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 BDT (High: 1.2355 / Low: 1.2200).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1402 (+12.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3047

2017 Avg (January) 1.1644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3128	1.2933	1.3047
February	1.3040	1.2791	1.2909
March	1.2896	1.2727	1.2779
April	1.2943	1.2534	1.2732
May	1.2714	1.2379	1.2540
June	1.2666	1.2257	1.2475
July	1.2355	1.2200	1.2262
August	1.2372	1.1808	1.2108
September	1.1808	1.1515	1.1631
October	1.1666	1.1274	1.1458
November	1.2022	1.1433	1.1663
December	1.2087	1.1564	1.1855