2018 KPW to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0948 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.0915 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0932 BDT

2018 KPW to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.0948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0923 to the December average rate of 0.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0948 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 474 BDT

2017 Average 451 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 457 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.53 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0943

0.0921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0930, compared to 0.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0020 BDT (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0928). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BDT (High: 0.0934 / Low: 0.0930).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0937) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0937

2017 Avg (October) 0.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0926	0.0915	0.0923
February	0.0927	0.0921	0.0924
March	0.0934	0.0921	0.0923
April	0.0941	0.0921	0.0929
May	0.0943	0.0938	0.0941
June	0.0942	0.0937	0.0940
July	0.0940	0.0930	0.0936
August	0.0940	0.0927	0.0935
September	0.0934	0.0930	0.0932
October	0.0948	0.0928	0.0937
November	0.0933	0.0923	0.0931
December	0.0935	0.0929	0.0932