YEARLY HIGH
0.0153 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0146 BDT

2018 PYG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PYG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0147 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0153 was up 0.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 76 BDT
2017 Average 72 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 70 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.56 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0152
0.0140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 BDT (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BDT (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0147).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.24%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0150
2017 Avg (May) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
February 0.0150 0.0146 0.0149
March 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
April 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
May 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150
June 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
July 0.0148 0.0147 0.0147
August 0.0147 0.0143 0.0146
September 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
October 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
November 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
December 0.0142 0.0140 0.0142