YEARLY HIGH
11.8782 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.7427 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6937 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,391 BDT
2017 Average 61,197 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 8,714 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,677.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.8495
0.7498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.2229
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.8412
2017 Avg (January) 12.3194

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