YEARLY HIGH
0.0717 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0694 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0705 BDT

2018 IQD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IQD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0699 to the December average rate of 0.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0717 was down 1.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358 BDT
2017 Average 346 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 347 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.55 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0713
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0704, compared to 0.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0018 BDT (High: 0.0713 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BDT (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0702).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0708) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0708
2017 Avg (October) 0.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0704 0.0694 0.0699
February 0.0706 0.0697 0.0702
March 0.0706 0.0694 0.0700
April 0.0713 0.0695 0.0703
May 0.0714 0.0708 0.0711
June 0.0713 0.0706 0.0710
July 0.0709 0.0703 0.0707
August 0.0710 0.0702 0.0707
September 0.0706 0.0702 0.0703
October 0.0717 0.0702 0.0708
November 0.0705 0.0699 0.0703
December 0.0705 0.0701 0.0704