YEARLY HIGH
0.1317 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1130 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1215 BWP

2018 BDT to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1174 to the December average rate of 0.1275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1317 was down 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 659 BWP
2017 Average 637 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 565 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.72 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1300
0.1135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BWP 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 0.1168, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0081 BWP (High: 0.1296 / Low: 0.1214). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BWP (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1156).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1286) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+3.30%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1286
2017 Avg (September) 0.1245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1197 0.1146 0.1174
February 0.1166 0.1133 0.1149
March 0.1157 0.1130 0.1151
April 0.1167 0.1139 0.1156
May 0.1183 0.1156 0.1172
June 0.1238 0.1176 0.1209
July 0.1246 0.1208 0.1224
August 0.1296 0.1214 0.1256
September 0.1317 0.1258 0.1286
October 0.1294 0.1248 0.1265
November 0.1286 0.1253 0.1270
December 0.1287 0.1247 0.1275