2018 KWD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

281.6628 BDT

YEARLY LOW

273.3623 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

277.6796 BDT

2018 KWD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 281.6628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 273.3623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3005 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.1437 to the December average rate of 275.8456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 281.6628 was down 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 282.1246, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,408,314 BDT

2017 Average 1,338,364 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 1,366,812 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,502.70 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

281.0569

275.1126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 278.2806, compared to 277.0785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.2806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.0785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.7302 BDT (High: 281.0617 / Low: 275.3315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4792 BDT (High: 277.8738 / Low: 276.3947).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.7302

September Spread (Stable) ±1.4792

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 2.4636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 280.5616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 266.7530), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8085 (+5.18%).

2018 Avg (May) 280.5616

2017 Avg (May) 266.7530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	278.3429	273.3623	276.1437
February	278.5704	276.3625	277.5634
March	280.7032	276.1961	277.1837
April	281.3723	276.4246	278.5979
May	281.6628	279.2739	280.5616
June	280.6250	278.8336	279.6334
July	279.2743	276.3444	278.1518
August	279.3394	275.4293	277.8067
September	277.8738	276.3947	276.9877
October	281.0617	275.3315	278.0715
November	276.3315	273.6959	275.6079
December	276.7045	275.0597	275.8456