YEARLY HIGH
1.2333 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1921 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2202 BDT

2019 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 1.2333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.1921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2201 to the December average rate of 1.2187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2333 was down 0.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2449, 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 6,167 BDT
2018 Average 6,128 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,960 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.25 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2303
1.2108
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 1.2252, compared to 1.2152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0228 BDT (High: 1.2149 / Low: 1.1921). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BDT (High: 1.2188 / Low: 1.2153).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 1.2286) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-0.75%).

2019 Avg (June) 1.2286
2018 Avg (June) 1.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2227 1.2135 1.2201
February 1.2261 1.2186 1.2228
March 1.2287 1.2182 1.2234
April 1.2309 1.2202 1.2276
May 1.2315 1.2240 1.2285
June 1.2333 1.2170 1.2286
July 1.2222 1.2128 1.2147
August 1.2149 1.1921 1.2124
September 1.2169 1.2019 1.2129
October 1.2171 1.2094 1.2153
November 1.2188 1.2153 1.2169
December 1.2212 1.2161 1.2187