2018 NPR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8194 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7071 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7683 BDT

2018 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.8194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.7071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1123 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8156 to the December average rate of 0.7419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8194 was down 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,097 BDT

2017 Average 3,900 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,535 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.44 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8256

0.7065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.7970, compared to 0.7396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0385 BDT (High: 0.7519 / Low: 0.7134). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 BDT (High: 0.8194 / Low: 0.8097).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0385

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8156) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0878 (+12.06%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8156

2017 Avg (January) 0.7279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8194	0.8097	0.8156
February	0.8152	0.8004	0.8078
March	0.8055	0.7956	0.7988
April	0.8081	0.7861	0.7958
May	0.7967	0.7736	0.7843
June	0.7902	0.7668	0.7799
July	0.7717	0.7613	0.7664
August	0.7715	0.7386	0.7566
September	0.7387	0.7214	0.7276
October	0.7278	0.7071	0.7165
November	0.7519	0.7134	0.7288
December	0.7523	0.7281	0.7419