2018 JMD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6799 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.6100 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6513 BDT

2018 JMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.6799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.6100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6686 to the December average rate of 0.6559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6799 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,399 BDT

2017 Average 3,165 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,050 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.19 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6801

0.6098

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.6633, compared to 0.6394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0436 BDT (High: 0.6643 / Low: 0.6208). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 BDT (High: 0.6719 / Low: 0.6645).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.6743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0477 (+7.60%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.6743

2017 Avg (May) 0.6266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6719	0.6645	0.6686
February	0.6672	0.6564	0.6619
March	0.6680	0.6472	0.6533
April	0.6796	0.6594	0.6700
May	0.6799	0.6649	0.6743
June	0.6663	0.6397	0.6520
July	0.6510	0.6333	0.6430
August	0.6329	0.6108	0.6210
September	0.6228	0.6100	0.6157
October	0.6643	0.6208	0.6385
November	0.6665	0.6537	0.6620
December	0.6643	0.6504	0.6559