YEARLY HIGH
31.2997 BDT
YEARLY LOW
28.3250 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.6486 BDT

2024 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 26, valuing the pair at 31.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 28.3250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9747 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3913 to the December average rate of 29.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 31.2997 was up 0.68% compared to the 2023 peak of 31.0882, 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 156,499 BDT
2023 Average 149,996 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 141,625 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,873.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

30.3945
28.5572
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 29.3272, compared to 29.9701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was May, with a trading range of 1.9639 BDT (High: 30.2890 / Low: 28.3250). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4658 BDT (High: 29.9568 / Low: 29.4910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.9639
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 30.1037) against the same month in 2023 (average: 30.2078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1041 (-0.34%).

2024 Avg (August) 30.1037
2023 Avg (August) 30.2078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6870 29.0258 29.3913
February 29.4892 28.7696 29.0955
March 29.4117 28.6617 28.8773
April 28.9850 28.4327 28.7103
May 30.2890 28.3250 29.6472
June 30.6455 30.0064 30.2414
July 30.5158 29.9043 30.1300
August 31.2997 29.7993 30.1037
September 30.5288 29.9290 30.1857
October 30.4218 29.8189 30.1248
November 29.9568 29.4910 29.7256
December 30.0025 29.4159 29.5509