YEARLY HIGH
0.2633 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.2175 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2439 BDT

2018 KZT to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.2633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2541 to the December average rate of 0.2254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2633 was down 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,317 BDT
2017 Average 1,245 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,088 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.99 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2624
0.2220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.2563, compared to 0.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0167 BDT (High: 0.2371 / Low: 0.2204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 BDT (High: 0.2467 / Low: 0.2432).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2590) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+2.15%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2590
2017 Avg (March) 0.2536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2601 0.2481 0.2541
February 0.2616 0.2538 0.2585
March 0.2633 0.2572 0.2590
April 0.2624 0.2516 0.2573
May 0.2593 0.2559 0.2576
June 0.2557 0.2471 0.2512
July 0.2467 0.2432 0.2445
August 0.2423 0.2305 0.2355
September 0.2371 0.2204 0.2287
October 0.2346 0.2255 0.2295
November 0.2291 0.2236 0.2260
December 0.2269 0.2175 0.2254