YEARLY HIGH
0.7920 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7320 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7600 BDT

2018 JPY to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.7920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7484 to the December average rate of 0.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7920 was up 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 396,023 BDT
2017 Average 362,113 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 366,000 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,023.47 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7885
0.7350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.7701, compared to 0.7498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0345 BDT (High: 0.7671 / Low: 0.7326). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 BDT (High: 0.7458 / Low: 0.7357).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.7841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0747 (+10.53%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.7841
2017 Avg (March) 0.7094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7671 0.7326 0.7484
February 0.7853 0.7538 0.7713
March 0.7920 0.7772 0.7841
April 0.7893 0.7692 0.7770
May 0.7797 0.7631 0.7721
June 0.7738 0.7631 0.7680
July 0.7633 0.7453 0.7560
August 0.7646 0.7500 0.7585
September 0.7584 0.7365 0.7487
October 0.7624 0.7320 0.7486
November 0.7458 0.7357 0.7394
December 0.7629 0.7387 0.7478