YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0229 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 BDT

2018 MGA to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0271 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135 BDT
2017 Average 130 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 114 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.07 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0267
0.0230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 BDT (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BDT (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0251).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0264) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+4.87%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0264
2017 Avg (March) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0253 0.0256
February 0.0267 0.0257 0.0263
March 0.0271 0.0258 0.0264
April 0.0264 0.0255 0.0260
May 0.0263 0.0254 0.0260
June 0.0255 0.0248 0.0252
July 0.0258 0.0247 0.0252
August 0.0257 0.0251 0.0255
September 0.0251 0.0244 0.0247
October 0.0245 0.0237 0.0241
November 0.0238 0.0229 0.0233
December 0.0241 0.0229 0.0236