YEARLY HIGH
8.3489 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0003 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9308 BDT

2018 VEF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 8.3489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3486 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2196 to the December average rate of 0.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.3489 was down 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.4844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,745 BDT
2017 Average 40,202 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,742.97 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0415
-0.8216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 1.8612, compared to 0.0005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 8.3419 BDT (High: 8.3448 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BDT (High: 0.0003 / Low: 0.0003).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.3419
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2781 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.2196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.9375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2821 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.2196
2017 Avg (January) 7.9375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3489 7.9345 8.2196
February 8.3448 0.0029 2.9414
March 0.0029 0.0021 0.0023
April 0.0021 0.0013 0.0018
May 0.0012 0.0011 0.0012
June 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
July 0.0011 0.0008 0.0009
August 0.0008 0.0003 0.0005
September 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
October 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
November 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003
December 0.0003 0.0003 0.0003