YEARLY HIGH
23.3324 BDT
YEARLY LOW
22.8948 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.1802 BDT

2019 QAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 23.3324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 22.8948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4376 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.0217 to the December average rate of 23.3131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.3324 was down 0.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.4290, 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 116,662 BDT
2018 Average 115,174 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 114,474 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,188.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.3423
22.9925
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 23.1177, compared to 23.2427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.1177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3406 BDT (High: 23.2354 / Low: 22.8948). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0530 BDT (High: 23.3324 / Low: 23.2794).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3406
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 23.3131) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.9958), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3173 (+1.38%).

2019 Avg (December) 23.3131
2018 Avg (December) 22.9958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0658 22.8963 23.0217
February 23.1163 22.9743 23.0630
March 23.1799 22.9898 23.0781
April 23.2167 23.0387 23.1603
May 23.2297 23.1065 23.1816
June 23.2726 23.0955 23.2013
July 23.3011 23.1931 23.2090
August 23.2354 22.8948 23.1931
September 23.2431 23.0399 23.2032
October 23.2814 23.2069 23.2534
November 23.3214 23.2570 23.2843
December 23.3324 23.2794 23.3131