2018 RUB to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4993 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1900 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3414 BDT

2018 RUB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.4993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.1900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3094 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4655 to the December average rate of 1.2408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4993 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,497 BDT

2017 Average 6,965 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,950 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,546.97 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4880

1.2183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.4111, compared to 1.2718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1407 BDT (High: 1.4586 / Low: 1.3179). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 BDT (High: 1.4767 / Low: 1.4410).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1407

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0956 (+6.99%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4633

2017 Avg (February) 1.3677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4890	1.4338	1.4655
February	1.4993	1.4233	1.4633
March	1.4767	1.4410	1.4547
April	1.4586	1.3179	1.3771
May	1.3816	1.3262	1.3586
June	1.3724	1.3237	1.3471
July	1.3595	1.3222	1.3399
August	1.3420	1.2294	1.2684
September	1.2816	1.1900	1.2414
October	1.3011	1.2536	1.2809
November	1.2786	1.2337	1.2592
December	1.2656	1.2040	1.2408