2018 KGS to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2449 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1884 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2256 BDT

2018 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 1.2449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.1884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0565 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2027 to the December average rate of 1.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2449 was down 14.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,225 BDT

2017 Average 5,906 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,942 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.56 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2415

1.1992

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.2226, compared to 1.2287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0307 BDT (High: 1.2192 / Low: 1.1884). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BDT (High: 1.2342 / Low: 1.2288).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.2314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+2.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.2314

2017 Avg (October) 1.2008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2192	1.1884	1.2027
February	1.2268	1.2036	1.2176
March	1.2309	1.2151	1.2193
April	1.2375	1.2110	1.2225
May	1.2407	1.2284	1.2353
June	1.2415	1.2356	1.2380
July	1.2397	1.2263	1.2342
August	1.2414	1.2250	1.2356
September	1.2342	1.2288	1.2311
October	1.2449	1.2195	1.2314
November	1.2215	1.2097	1.2193
December	1.2253	1.2173	1.2205