2018 JOD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

120.2234 BDT

YEARLY LOW

115.9915 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

118.2022 BDT

2018 JOD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 120.2234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 115.9915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2319 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.0176 to the December average rate of 118.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 120.2234 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 120.0930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 601,117 BDT

2017 Average 572,450 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 579,958 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,159.33 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.5786

116.7847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 117.9656, compared to 118.4387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.9656

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.4387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.4938 BDT (High: 120.2234 / Low: 117.7296). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5791 BDT (High: 119.6044 / Low: 119.0253).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.4938

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5791

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 0.8442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 118.9104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 116.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9055 (+2.50%).

2018 Avg (October) 118.9104

2017 Avg (October) 116.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	117.5251	115.9915	117.0176
February	117.7361	116.8235	117.2769
March	118.5554	116.7539	117.1854
April	119.3147	116.8520	117.8403
May	119.6044	119.0253	119.3458
June	119.5505	118.8663	119.1279
July	119.1761	117.9727	118.6789
August	119.2166	117.6410	118.6421
September	118.5308	117.8383	118.1831
October	120.2234	117.7296	118.9104
November	118.2938	117.1441	118.0663
December	118.6582	117.7786	118.1514