2018 LAK to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0102 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.0097 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0100 BDT

2018 LAK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0102 was down 3.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51 BDT

2017 Average 49 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 49 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.25 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0102

0.0098

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 BDT (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BDT (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0098).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0101) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.81%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0101

2017 Avg (May) 0.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0100	0.0099	0.0100
February	0.0101	0.0100	0.0100
March	0.0101	0.0100	0.0100
April	0.0102	0.0100	0.0101
May	0.0102	0.0101	0.0101
June	0.0102	0.0100	0.0101
July	0.0100	0.0099	0.0100
August	0.0100	0.0098	0.0099
September	0.0099	0.0098	0.0098
October	0.0100	0.0098	0.0099
November	0.0098	0.0097	0.0098
December	0.0099	0.0098	0.0098