YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0684 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0725 BDT

2019 KRW to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0748 to the December average rate of 0.0724, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0755 was down 5.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0797, 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 377,730 BDT
2018 Average 381,258 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 342,007 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,723.06 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0753
0.0693
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 0.0735, compared to 0.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0028 BDT (High: 0.0727 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0745).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0748) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-3.99%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0748
2018 Avg (January) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0741 0.0748
February 0.0755 0.0745 0.0748
March 0.0748 0.0737 0.0742
April 0.0745 0.0724 0.0738
May 0.0725 0.0705 0.0714
June 0.0733 0.0707 0.0720
July 0.0731 0.0712 0.0718
August 0.0707 0.0684 0.0698
September 0.0716 0.0696 0.0707
October 0.0727 0.0699 0.0716
November 0.0734 0.0717 0.0726
December 0.0735 0.0713 0.0724