YEARLY HIGH
1.6829 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.5716 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6306 BDT

2019 PHP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 1.6829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.5716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1113 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5986 to the December average rate of 1.6720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6829 was up 0.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6668, 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 420,720 BDT
2018 Average 398,263 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 392,892 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,827.79 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6793
1.5913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.6136, compared to 1.6476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0525 BDT (High: 1.6241 / Low: 1.5716). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 BDT (High: 1.6607 / Low: 1.6435).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.6718) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0842 (+5.31%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.6718
2018 Avg (November) 1.5876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6131 1.5865 1.5986
February 1.6217 1.5973 1.6090
March 1.6241 1.5716 1.6004
April 1.6383 1.6053 1.6231
May 1.6307 1.5992 1.6161
June 1.6531 1.6126 1.6342
July 1.6607 1.6435 1.6527
August 1.6480 1.5977 1.6197
September 1.6379 1.6126 1.6240
October 1.6685 1.6195 1.6455
November 1.6829 1.6630 1.6718
December 1.6799 1.6622 1.6720