2018 TMT to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.3065 BDT

YEARLY LOW

82.3313 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.8715 BDT

2018 TMT to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TMT to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 85.3065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 82.3313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9753 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.0337 to the December average rate of 83.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.3065 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 85.1460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,533 BDT

2017 Average 405,973 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 411,656 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,876.34 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

84.8393

82.8695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 83.6974, compared to 84.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.6974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.7770 BDT (High: 85.3065 / Low: 83.5295). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3730 BDT (High: 84.0980 / Low: 83.7249).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.7770

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.6024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 84.3713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.2595), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1117 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 84.3713

2017 Avg (October) 82.2595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.3642	82.3313	83.0337
February	83.4750	82.8867	83.2020
March	84.0322	82.8724	83.1099
April	84.6633	82.9069	83.6076
May	84.8397	84.4488	84.6751
June	84.8214	84.3360	84.5563
July	84.5558	83.7022	84.2073
August	84.5848	83.4666	84.1885
September	84.0980	83.7249	83.8817
October	85.3065	83.5295	84.3713
November	83.9298	83.1142	83.7689
December	84.1885	83.6352	83.8563