YEARLY HIGH
8.8525 BDT
YEARLY LOW
7.5926 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2430 BDT

2018 BWP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 8.8525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 7.5926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2599 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5224 to the December average rate of 7.8410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.8525 was up 4.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.4419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,263 BDT
2017 Average 39,260 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 37,963 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,299.59 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.7988
7.6839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 8.5629, compared to 7.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5161 BDT (High: 8.2348 / Low: 7.7187). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1963 BDT (High: 8.6471 / Low: 8.4508).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5161
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2624 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 8.6882) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9343 (+12.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 8.6882
2017 Avg (March) 7.7539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7265 8.3543 8.5224
February 8.8242 8.5750 8.7059
March 8.8525 8.6418 8.6882
April 8.7806 8.5676 8.6534
May 8.6471 8.4508 8.5348
June 8.5059 8.0766 8.2725
July 8.2766 8.0237 8.1720
August 8.2348 7.7187 7.9653
September 7.9517 7.5926 7.7768
October 8.0160 7.7252 7.9073
November 7.9827 7.7769 7.8762
December 8.0201 7.7688 7.8410