YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0155 CAD

2018 BDT to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0163 was down 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 CAD
2017 Average 80 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 74 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.67 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0161
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CAD 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 0.0153, compared to 0.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0154).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0160
2017 Avg (December) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
February 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
March 0.0157 0.0154 0.0156
April 0.0156 0.0150 0.0152
May 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
June 0.0158 0.0152 0.0155
July 0.0157 0.0154 0.0156
August 0.0156 0.0154 0.0155
September 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
October 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
November 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
December 0.0163 0.0157 0.0160