YEARLY HIGH
0.4059 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.2316 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2364 BDT

2018 MRO to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.4059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1743 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2340 to the December average rate of 0.2349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4059 was up 69.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,029 BDT
2017 Average 1,128 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 1,158 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 871.31 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2486
0.2323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2354, compared to 0.2374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1715 BDT (High: 0.4059 / Low: 0.2343). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BDT (High: 0.2386 / Low: 0.2374).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1715
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+8.48%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2472
2017 Avg (October) 0.2279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2355 0.2316 0.2340
February 0.2350 0.2333 0.2341
March 0.2360 0.2330 0.2337
April 0.2383 0.2332 0.2352
May 0.2386 0.2374 0.2380
June 0.2386 0.2372 0.2377
July 0.2379 0.2348 0.2365
August 0.2377 0.2338 0.2361
September 0.2359 0.2342 0.2349
October 0.4059 0.2343 0.2472
November 0.2351 0.2328 0.2346
December 0.2358 0.2343 0.2349