YEARLY HIGH
22.3717 BDT
YEARLY LOW
20.1985 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2873 BDT

2018 RON to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 22.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 20.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1733 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7799 to the December average rate of 20.5187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.3717 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.7281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,859 BDT
2017 Average 100,423 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 100,992 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,866.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.2305
20.2671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 21.7657, compared to 20.8088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.9989 BDT (High: 21.9869 / Low: 20.9880). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3521 BDT (High: 21.2514 / Low: 20.8993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9989
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3521

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 0.4572 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 22.0217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2913), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7304 (+14.15%).

2018 Avg (April) 22.0217
2017 Avg (April) 19.2913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2345 21.2514 21.7799
February 22.3463 21.8405 22.0668
March 22.2415 21.8228 21.9889
April 22.3717 21.7783 22.0217
May 21.9869 20.9880 21.5644
June 21.4296 20.9275 21.1728
July 21.4537 20.9591 21.1728
August 21.3436 20.5491 20.9198
September 21.2514 20.8993 21.0425
October 21.0136 20.3902 20.7685
November 20.5811 20.1985 20.4307
December 20.7521 20.3229 20.5187