YEARLY HIGH
0.6494 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.5999 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6279 PHP

2018 BDT to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.6494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.5999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6084 to the December average rate of 0.6296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6494 was up 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6384, 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 3,247 PHP
2017 Average 3,103 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,000 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6468
0.6049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to PHP 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 0.6210, compared to 0.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0229 PHP (High: 0.6494 / Low: 0.6264). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 PHP (High: 0.6318 / Low: 0.6223).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0146 (+2.33%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6392
2017 Avg (October) 0.6246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6174 0.5999 0.6084
February 0.6304 0.6170 0.6235
March 0.6318 0.6223 0.6270
April 0.6303 0.6099 0.6223
May 0.6238 0.6094 0.6171
June 0.6345 0.6181 0.6278
July 0.6394 0.6277 0.6337
August 0.6389 0.6251 0.6327
September 0.6476 0.6371 0.6433
October 0.6494 0.6264 0.6392
November 0.6353 0.6237 0.6299
December 0.6341 0.6213 0.6296