2018 TOP to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.2761 BDT

YEARLY LOW

36.0223 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.9141 BDT

2018 TOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 38.2761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 36.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2539 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9545 to the December average rate of 36.8256, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.2761 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.4043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 191,381 BDT

2017 Average 179,253 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 180,111 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,269.45 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.7271

36.1746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 37.3177, compared to 36.5105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3177

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.5105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.4574 BDT (High: 38.2433 / Low: 36.7859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1615 BDT (High: 36.3976 / Low: 36.2361).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4574

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1615

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6271 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 37.5977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.5262), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0715 (+5.83%).

2018 Avg (April) 37.5977

2017 Avg (April) 35.5262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.6599	36.4923	36.9545
February	37.8525	37.1573	37.5774
March	37.6744	37.0449	37.3805
April	38.2761	37.0708	37.5977
May	38.2433	36.7859	37.3914
June	37.2987	36.6334	37.0045
July	36.6021	36.0223	36.3774
August	36.6083	36.1243	36.4368
September	36.3976	36.2361	36.3040
October	37.0426	36.2301	36.6040
November	36.6247	36.2779	36.5150
December	37.2123	36.4650	36.8256