2018 SOS to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1480 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.1411 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1449 BDT

2018 SOS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 0.1480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1432 to the December average rate of 0.1446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1480 was up 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 740 BDT

2017 Average 701 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 705 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.90 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1472

0.1427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1446, compared to 0.1452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0053 BDT (High: 0.1479 / Low: 0.1426). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BDT (High: 0.1454 / Low: 0.1447).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+4.80%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1469

2017 Avg (May) 0.1401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1440	0.1411	0.1432
February	0.1440	0.1425	0.1432
March	0.1449	0.1418	0.1431
April	0.1479	0.1426	0.1447
May	0.1480	0.1458	0.1469
June	0.1479	0.1454	0.1466
July	0.1461	0.1448	0.1456
August	0.1463	0.1447	0.1456
September	0.1454	0.1447	0.1450
October	0.1474	0.1440	0.1456
November	0.1450	0.1436	0.1446
December	0.1451	0.1443	0.1446