YEARLY HIGH
9.7462 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.4350 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5860 BDT

2018 SVC to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 9.7462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 9.4350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3112 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4916 to the December average rate of 9.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.7462 was up 0.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,731 BDT
2017 Average 46,410 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 47,175 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,556.24 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.6945
9.4731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 9.5653, compared to 9.6066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1930 BDT (High: 9.6699 / Low: 9.4769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 BDT (High: 9.6094 / Low: 9.5702).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1930
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 9.6449) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2471 (+2.63%).

2018 Avg (October) 9.6449
2017 Avg (October) 9.3978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5213 9.4350 9.4916
February 9.5385 9.4726 9.5068
March 9.6031 9.4713 9.4995
April 9.6699 9.4769 9.5562
May 9.6994 9.6572 9.6760
June 9.6759 9.6348 9.6617
July 9.6579 9.5714 9.6228
August 9.6593 9.5757 9.6253
September 9.6094 9.5702 9.5846
October 9.7462 9.5711 9.6449
November 9.5955 9.5077 9.5783
December 9.6185 9.5552 9.5837