YEARLY HIGH
0.2112 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2007 BDT

2018 KMF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2073 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2058 to the December average rate of 0.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2112 was up 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,056 BDT
2017 Average 933 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 19 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,036.73 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2108
0.1852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2058, compared to 0.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1914 BDT (High: 0.1952 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BDT (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1925).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1914
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2087) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+20.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2087
2017 Avg (February) 0.1728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2112 0.2012 0.2058
February 0.2112 0.2064 0.2087
March 0.2106 0.2056 0.2082
April 0.2107 0.2061 0.2083
May 0.2090 0.1991 0.2037
June 0.2029 0.1980 0.2004
July 0.2011 0.1968 0.1999
August 0.2004 0.1945 0.1971
September 0.2013 0.1967 0.1984
October 0.1996 0.1930 0.1969
November 0.1952 0.0038 0.1873
December 0.1947 0.1925 0.1938