2018 SGD to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SGD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SGD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 64.0727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 60.3886.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6841 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.8269 to the December average rate of 61.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.0727 was up 1.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.2725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SGD 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 63.0878, compared to 61.2826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8052 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9696 BDT (High: 63.7377 / Low: 61.7681). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6311 BDT (High: 61.4836 / Low: 60.8525).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9230 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 63.5297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 58.3510), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1787 (+8.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.7377 | 61.7681 | 62.8269 |
| February | 63.6853 | 62.5303 | 63.0361 |
| March | 64.0138 | 62.7453 | 63.1918 |
| April | 64.0727 | 62.9905 | 63.5297 |
| May | 63.6893 | 62.7851 | 63.2264 |
| June | 63.5490 | 61.6316 | 62.7158 |
| July | 62.2267 | 61.3344 | 61.7928 |
| August | 62.0476 | 61.0525 | 61.4987 |
| September | 61.5587 | 60.8487 | 61.1697 |
| October | 61.8894 | 60.3886 | 61.1507 |
| November | 61.2173 | 60.5114 | 60.9208 |
| December | 61.4836 | 60.8525 | 61.1628 |