2018 SCR to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3147 BDT

YEARLY LOW

5.8553 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1600 BDT

2018 SCR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 6.3147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 5.8553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4595 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9689 to the December average rate of 6.1324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3147 was down 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.3678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,574 BDT

2017 Average 29,893 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 29,276 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,297.34 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3072

5.9381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 6.1522, compared to 6.1678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1522

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3535 BDT (High: 6.2780 / Low: 5.9245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0616 BDT (High: 6.2438 / Low: 6.1822).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3535

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0616

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0495 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 6.2764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2879 (+4.81%).

2018 Avg (May) 6.2764

2017 Avg (May) 5.9886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0746	5.8670	5.9689
February	6.2780	5.9245	6.1120
March	6.2389	5.9245	6.0923
April	6.2935	6.0377	6.2052
May	6.3147	6.0378	6.2764
June	6.3048	6.2285	6.2586
July	6.2438	6.1822	6.2163
August	6.2281	6.1418	6.1945
September	6.1815	5.8553	6.1451
October	6.2675	6.0626	6.1820
November	6.1522	6.0806	6.1363
December	6.1714	6.0116	6.1324