YEARLY HIGH
0.0635 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0515 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0585 BDT

2018 MMK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0617 to the December average rate of 0.0535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0635 was up 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 317 BDT
2017 Average 298 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 257 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.93 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0638
0.0514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0622, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 BDT (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0542). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BDT (High: 0.0531 / Low: 0.0521).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+4.56%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0627
2017 Avg (April) 0.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0626 0.0611 0.0617
February 0.0631 0.0619 0.0624
March 0.0630 0.0618 0.0622
April 0.0635 0.0620 0.0627
May 0.0634 0.0622 0.0627
June 0.0627 0.0594 0.0616
July 0.0598 0.0579 0.0589
August 0.0580 0.0542 0.0562
September 0.0552 0.0515 0.0535
October 0.0553 0.0522 0.0536
November 0.0531 0.0521 0.0524
December 0.0543 0.0529 0.0535