YEARLY HIGH
0.0797 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0734 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0763 BDT

2018 KRW to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0779 to the December average rate of 0.0746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0797 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 398,317 BDT
2017 Average 359,388 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 367,030 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,287.45 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0791
0.0739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0778, compared to 0.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0042 BDT (High: 0.0794 / Low: 0.0752). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BDT (High: 0.0784 / Low: 0.0774).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+8.65%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0782
2017 Avg (April) 0.0720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0784 0.0774 0.0779
February 0.0783 0.0759 0.0771
March 0.0790 0.0765 0.0776
April 0.0797 0.0774 0.0782
May 0.0796 0.0779 0.0787
June 0.0794 0.0752 0.0773
July 0.0759 0.0741 0.0750
August 0.0756 0.0743 0.0751
September 0.0755 0.0738 0.0749
October 0.0756 0.0736 0.0744
November 0.0751 0.0734 0.0743
December 0.0757 0.0740 0.0746