YEARLY HIGH
0.8816 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7991 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8379 BDT

2018 RSD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.8816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.7991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8542 to the December average rate of 0.8066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8816 was up 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,408 BDT
2017 Average 3,789 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,996 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8746
0.7987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.8569, compared to 0.8189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0410 BDT (High: 0.8668 / Low: 0.8258). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BDT (High: 0.8407 / Low: 0.8288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1821 (+26.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8683
2017 Avg (February) 0.6862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8720 0.8354 0.8542
February 0.8816 0.8570 0.8683
March 0.8790 0.8598 0.8671
April 0.8788 0.8620 0.8682
May 0.8668 0.8258 0.8472
June 0.8458 0.8268 0.8361
July 0.8407 0.8288 0.8342
August 0.8354 0.8126 0.8227
September 0.8370 0.8193 0.8262
October 0.8299 0.8040 0.8184
November 0.8119 0.7991 0.8050
December 0.8132 0.7997 0.8066