2018 MYR to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 21.7870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 19.8244.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9626 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.9971 to the December average rate of 20.0990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.7870 was up 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.7594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.2548, compared to 20.3406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9143 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.1513 BDT (High: 21.4929 / Low: 20.3415). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1844 BDT (High: 20.3651 / Low: 20.1807).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3483 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 21.2879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2341 (+17.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4929 | 20.3415 | 20.9971 |
| February | 21.4300 | 20.9888 | 21.2646 |
| March | 21.7870 | 21.1124 | 21.2879 |
| April | 21.6867 | 21.2915 | 21.5063 |
| May | 21.6302 | 20.9362 | 21.3245 |
| June | 21.3522 | 20.8597 | 21.1486 |
| July | 20.9486 | 20.6585 | 20.8003 |
| August | 20.7842 | 20.3219 | 20.5670 |
| September | 20.3651 | 20.1807 | 20.2664 |
| October | 20.4820 | 20.0861 | 20.2843 |
| November | 20.2078 | 19.8244 | 20.0264 |
| December | 20.2409 | 20.0017 | 20.0990 |