YEARLY HIGH
21.7870 BDT
YEARLY LOW
19.8244 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7977 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 435,740 BDT
2017 Average 378,107 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 396,488 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,252.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.6543
19.8785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1513
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 21.2879
2017 Avg (March) 18.0538

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