2018 QAR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.4290 BDT

YEARLY LOW

22.6116 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.0336 BDT

2018 QAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 23.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 22.6116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8173 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8108 to the December average rate of 22.9958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.4290 was up 0.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.3092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,145 BDT

2017 Average 110,416 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 113,058 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,086.60 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.3009

22.7662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 22.9877, compared to 23.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9877

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4951 BDT (High: 23.1223 / Low: 22.6273). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1082 BDT (High: 23.0949 / Low: 22.9868).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4951

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.1626 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 23.1767) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.9977), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1790 (+5.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 23.1767

2017 Avg (October) 21.9977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8955	22.6116	22.8108
February	22.9201	22.7648	22.8508
March	23.0786	22.7579	22.8231
April	23.2528	22.7808	22.9621
May	23.3099	23.1933	23.2564
June	23.2931	23.1629	23.2228
July	23.2232	22.9916	23.1275
August	23.2310	22.9413	23.1284
September	23.0949	22.9868	23.0352
October	23.4290	22.9414	23.1767
November	23.0513	22.8501	23.0141
December	23.1223	22.6273	22.9958