YEARLY HIGH
31.5652 BDT
YEARLY LOW
30.4643 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0342 BDT

2018 XCD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 31.5652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 30.4643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1009 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7242 to the December average rate of 31.0286, 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 31.5652 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.5058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157,826 BDT
2017 Average 150,218 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 152,321 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,504.55 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.3923
30.6635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 30.9698, compared to 31.0986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.9698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6575 BDT (High: 31.5652 / Low: 30.9077). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1380 BDT (High: 31.1180 / Low: 30.9800).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6575
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1380

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 0.2232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 31.2191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.4377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7814 (+2.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 31.2191
2017 Avg (October) 30.4377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8465 30.4643 30.7242
February 30.8875 30.6698 30.7865
March 31.0937 30.6645 30.7524
April 31.3272 30.6773 30.9366
May 31.3925 31.2478 31.3316
June 31.3857 31.2061 31.2876
July 31.2874 30.9716 31.1585
August 31.2981 30.8844 31.1515
September 31.1180 30.9800 31.0380
October 31.5652 30.9077 31.2191
November 31.0558 30.7517 30.9959
December 31.1515 30.9468 31.0286