2018 XDR to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 122.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 115.4606.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0222 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.4119 to the December average rate of 116.6580, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 122.4828 was up 1.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 120.6906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 120.4171, compared to 117.4171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9999 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.8807 BDT (High: 121.3079 / Low: 117.4272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7874 BDT (High: 117.0043 / Low: 116.2169).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 1.2739 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 120.7263) against the same month in 2017 (average: 108.5398), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1865 (+11.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121.3079 | 117.4272 | 119.4119 |
| February | 121.6724 | 119.9406 | 120.8652 |
| March | 122.4828 | 119.7746 | 120.7263 |
| April | 122.3445 | 120.1389 | 121.2247 |
| May | 121.6896 | 119.2512 | 120.7122 |
| June | 120.4367 | 118.4854 | 119.5621 |
| July | 118.8971 | 117.4539 | 118.2882 |
| August | 118.5886 | 116.8246 | 117.7708 |
| September | 118.0485 | 117.2025 | 117.5856 |
| October | 118.9033 | 116.5347 | 117.6858 |
| November | 117.0301 | 115.4606 | 116.5145 |
| December | 117.0043 | 116.2169 | 116.6580 |