YEARLY HIGH
7.2178 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.4066 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3778 BDT

2018 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 7.2178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 5.4066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8112 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8086 to the December average rate of 5.8919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.2178 was up 7.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.7428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,089 BDT
2017 Average 30,524 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 27,033 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,056.21 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1594
5.5587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 6.8166, compared to 5.9389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6576 BDT (High: 6.3825 / Low: 5.7249). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2512 BDT (High: 6.8981 / Low: 6.6468).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6576
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 7.0260) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9745 (+16.10%).

2018 Avg (February) 7.0260
2017 Avg (February) 6.0515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0212 6.6427 6.8086
February 7.2178 6.8296 7.0260
March 7.1813 6.9179 7.0152
April 7.1118 6.7969 6.9154
May 6.8981 6.6468 6.7520
June 6.7424 6.1080 6.3825
July 6.4448 6.0704 6.2806
August 6.3825 5.7249 6.0127
September 5.9488 5.4066 5.6921
October 5.9859 5.6672 5.8109
November 6.1204 5.7642 5.9451
December 6.1631 5.7616 5.8919