2018 PHP to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6668 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.5400 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5931 BDT

2018 PHP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.6668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.5400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1269 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6437 to the December average rate of 1.5884, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6668 was down 1.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 416,712 BDT

2017 Average 402,903 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 384,998 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,714.07 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6526

1.5457

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PHP 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 1.6105, compared to 1.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0563 BDT (High: 1.5963 / Low: 1.5400). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 BDT (High: 1.6070 / Low: 1.5828).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0563

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.6437) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0501 (+3.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.6437

2017 Avg (January) 1.5936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6668	1.6197	1.6437
February	1.6208	1.5862	1.6039
March	1.6070	1.5828	1.5949
April	1.6395	1.5864	1.6070
May	1.6410	1.6030	1.6205
June	1.6179	1.5759	1.5929
July	1.5930	1.5641	1.5780
August	1.5996	1.5651	1.5807
September	1.5696	1.5441	1.5546
October	1.5963	1.5400	1.5647
November	1.6034	1.5741	1.5876
December	1.6095	1.5771	1.5884