YEARLY HIGH
0.1656 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1598 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1629 BDT

2018 SYP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.1656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1612 to the December average rate of 0.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1656 was down 57.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 828 BDT
2017 Average 1,452 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 799 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.97 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1647
0.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1625, compared to 0.1632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 BDT (High: 0.1656 / Low: 0.1621). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BDT (High: 0.1648 / Low: 0.1640).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+2.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1638
2017 Avg (October) 0.1597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1619 0.1598 0.1612
February 0.1621 0.1610 0.1616
March 0.1632 0.1609 0.1614
April 0.1644 0.1610 0.1623
May 0.1648 0.1640 0.1644
June 0.1647 0.1638 0.1642
July 0.1642 0.1623 0.1635
August 0.1642 0.1621 0.1635
September 0.1633 0.1625 0.1629
October 0.1656 0.1621 0.1638
November 0.1630 0.1614 0.1627
December 0.1636 0.1623 0.1628