YEARLY HIGH
25.0752 BDT
YEARLY LOW
21.8488 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2648 BDT

2018 PLN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 25.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 21.8488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2264 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3503 to the December average rate of 22.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.0752 was up 4.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.0020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 501,504 BDT
2017 Average 431,652 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 436,976 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,527.13 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

24.9001
21.8949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 24.0193, compared to 22.5103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.3932 BDT (High: 25.0508 / Low: 23.6576). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3677 BDT (High: 22.4415 / Low: 22.0738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3932
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 24.6497) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.7325), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9171 (+24.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 24.6497
2017 Avg (February) 19.7325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0508 23.6576 24.3503
February 25.0752 24.3134 24.6497
March 24.6182 24.0814 24.3507
April 24.9897 24.1346 24.4774
May 23.8480 22.4991 23.3590
June 23.3712 22.3541 22.9285
July 23.1469 22.2575 22.7731
August 23.1251 22.1801 22.6726
September 23.1099 22.4679 22.7233
October 22.8742 21.9015 22.5096
November 22.3684 21.8488 22.1453
December 22.4415 22.0738 22.2376