YEARLY HIGH
30.1156 BDT
YEARLY LOW
24.5202 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9482 BDT

2019 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 30.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 24.5202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5955 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9206 to the December average rate of 24.9020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.1156 was up 15.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 26.1268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,578 BDT
2018 Average 127,609 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 122,601 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,977.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

25.0719
24.8483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 24.9649, compared to 24.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 5.5084 BDT (High: 30.1156 / Low: 24.6072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1411 BDT (High: 24.9855 / Low: 24.8444).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.5084
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1411

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 25.0532) against the same month in 2018 (average: 24.9514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1018 (+0.41%).

2019 Avg (November) 25.0532
2018 Avg (November) 24.9514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0339 24.8102 24.9206
February 25.0332 24.8683 24.9512
March 24.9855 24.8444 24.9070
April 25.1073 24.8716 24.9946
May 25.1131 24.8834 25.0195
June 25.0701 24.8992 24.9967
July 25.0730 24.8613 24.9542
August 25.0341 24.5202 24.8684
September 25.0743 24.5202 24.8669
October 25.0616 24.7677 24.9441
November 30.1156 24.6072 25.0532
December 25.0152 24.5939 24.9020