YEARLY HIGH
0.6770 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6005 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6325 BDT

2019 JMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.6770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.6005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0765 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6448 to the December average rate of 0.6201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6770 was down 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6799, 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 3,385 BDT
2018 Average 3,256 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,003 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.32 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6722
0.5984
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 0.6435, compared to 0.6215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0442 BDT (High: 0.6722 / Low: 0.6280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 BDT (High: 0.6300 / Low: 0.6194).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.6661) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+1.95%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.6661
2018 Avg (March) 0.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6614 0.6286 0.6448
February 0.6491 0.6143 0.6285
March 0.6770 0.6481 0.6661
April 0.6722 0.6280 0.6508
May 0.6326 0.6178 0.6262
June 0.6545 0.6205 0.6445
July 0.6458 0.6201 0.6331
August 0.6300 0.6194 0.6257
September 0.6284 0.6147 0.6224
October 0.6320 0.6123 0.6234
November 0.6118 0.6005 0.6045
December 0.6438 0.6028 0.6201