2018 SDG to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 11.8782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.7427.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1354 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8412 to the December average rate of 1.7618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8782 was down 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.7101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.9600, compared to 3.4275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5325 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 7.2229 BDT (High: 11.8110 / Low: 4.5881). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 BDT (High: 1.7669 / Low: 1.7558).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.5145 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.8412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.3194), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4781 (-3.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8782 | 11.7675 | 11.8412 |
| February | 11.8110 | 4.5881 | 5.3267 |
| March | 4.6275 | 4.5627 | 4.5958 |
| April | 4.7010 | 4.5679 | 4.6186 |
| May | 4.7102 | 4.6643 | 4.6876 |
| June | 4.7063 | 4.6623 | 4.6897 |
| July | 4.6945 | 4.6389 | 4.6762 |
| August | 4.6963 | 4.6373 | 4.6717 |
| September | 4.6691 | 4.6388 | 4.6537 |
| October | 4.6768 | 1.7609 | 3.0433 |
| November | 1.7622 | 1.7427 | 1.7581 |
| December | 1.7669 | 1.7558 | 1.7618 |