YEARLY HIGH
4.6548 BDT
YEARLY LOW
4.0569 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3681 BDT

2018 MXN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 4.6548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 4.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5979 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3927 to the December average rate of 4.1759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6548 was down 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 232,738 BDT
2017 Average 215,364 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 202,843 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,895.19 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5921
4.1012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 4.3971, compared to 4.3391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3802 BDT (High: 4.5166 / Low: 4.1363). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1131 BDT (High: 4.5246 / Low: 4.4115).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3802
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1131

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 0.2581 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.5512) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1962 (+4.51%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.5512
2017 Avg (April) 4.3550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5061 4.2026 4.3927
February 4.5246 4.4115 4.4635
March 4.5864 4.4026 4.4702
April 4.6548 4.4315 4.5512
May 4.4761 4.2443 4.3328
June 4.2714 4.0569 4.1724
July 4.5556 4.2110 4.4334
August 4.5763 4.3915 4.4673
September 4.4880 4.3308 4.4157
October 4.5166 4.1363 4.4003
November 4.2500 4.0710 4.1421
December 4.2621 4.0880 4.1759