2018 LKR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5422 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.4570 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5175 BDT

2018 LKR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5400 to the December average rate of 0.4650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5422 was down 2.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,711 BDT

2017 Average 2,663 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 2,285 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.08 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5475

0.4575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.5358, compared to 0.4992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0247 BDT (High: 0.5191 / Low: 0.4944). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BDT (High: 0.5381 / Low: 0.5344).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+2.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5400

2017 Avg (January) 0.5287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5422	0.5361	0.5400
February	0.5399	0.5331	0.5373
March	0.5394	0.5312	0.5339
April	0.5402	0.5311	0.5352
May	0.5381	0.5344	0.5363
June	0.5347	0.5282	0.5319
July	0.5320	0.5250	0.5288
August	0.5298	0.5189	0.5252
September	0.5191	0.4944	0.5082
October	0.4976	0.4802	0.4926
November	0.4868	0.4651	0.4755
December	0.4693	0.4570	0.4650