YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 BDT

2018 COP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the COP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0290 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0307 was up 4.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153,609 BDT
2017 Average 137,619 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 126,887 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,721.98 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0305
0.0256
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COP 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 0.0294, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0022 BDT (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0258).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+6.23%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0301
2017 Avg (April) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0296 0.0276 0.0290
February 0.0296 0.0286 0.0290
March 0.0298 0.0286 0.0292
April 0.0307 0.0294 0.0301
May 0.0301 0.0291 0.0296
June 0.0301 0.0286 0.0293
July 0.0297 0.0287 0.0292
August 0.0293 0.0275 0.0285
September 0.0282 0.0270 0.0276
October 0.0283 0.0261 0.0274
November 0.0267 0.0258 0.0263
December 0.0266 0.0254 0.0260