2018 SBD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9610 BDT

YEARLY LOW

10.1545 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6466 BDT

2018 SBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 10.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8065 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6879 to the December average rate of 10.3754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.9610 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.8320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,805 BDT

2017 Average 51,976 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 50,772 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,032.43 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.8579

10.3315

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SBD 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 10.7261, compared to 10.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3956 BDT (High: 10.5501 / Low: 10.1545). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 BDT (High: 10.6600 / Low: 10.6127).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3956

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

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 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 10.8140) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5195 (+5.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 10.8140

2017 Avg (May) 10.2945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7875	10.5921	10.6879
February	10.7724	10.6851	10.7284
March	10.7955	10.6412	10.6981
April	10.8814	10.6249	10.7411
May	10.9610	10.6780	10.8140
June	10.7687	10.5751	10.6872
July	10.7358	10.5201	10.6440
August	10.7217	10.5800	10.6715
September	10.6600	10.6127	10.6326
October	10.7155	10.4705	10.6049
November	10.5466	10.3834	10.4737
December	10.5501	10.1545	10.3754