2018 SAR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.7455 BDT

YEARLY LOW

21.9527 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.3613 BDT

2018 SAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 22.7455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 21.9527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7928 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1408 to the December average rate of 22.3522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.7455 was up 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.7038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,727 BDT

2017 Average 108,250 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 109,763 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,964.08 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.6135

22.0978

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 22.3159, compared to 22.4067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3159

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4730 BDT (High: 22.7455 / Low: 22.2725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1084 BDT (High: 22.4249 / Low: 22.3165).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4730

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1084

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 0.1658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 22.4942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.9344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5598 (+2.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 22.4942

2017 Avg (October) 21.9344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.2290	21.9527	22.1408
February	22.2570	22.0986	22.1855
March	22.4101	22.0972	22.1610
April	22.5757	22.1179	22.2947
May	22.6218	22.3860	22.5706
June	22.6156	22.4430	22.5427
July	22.5461	22.3185	22.4533
August	22.5535	22.2530	22.4474
September	22.4249	22.3165	22.3651
October	22.7455	22.2725	22.4942
November	22.3699	22.1514	22.3283
December	22.4377	22.2834	22.3522