2017 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2450 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1733 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1952 BDT

2017 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1.2450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 1.1733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1878 to the December average rate of 1.1953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2450 was up 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,225 BDT

2016 Average 5,796 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,866 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.80 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2146

1.1800

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AFN 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 1.1954, compared to 1.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1954

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0597 BDT (High: 1.2368 / Low: 1.1772). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 BDT (High: 1.1875 / Low: 1.1780).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0597

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.2099) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0649 (+5.67%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.2099

2016 Avg (April) 1.1451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1946	1.1814	1.1878
February	1.2041	1.1865	1.1959
March	1.2101	1.1905	1.2015
April	1.2450	1.1925	1.2099
May	1.2242	1.1791	1.1929
June	1.1875	1.1780	1.1844
July	1.1970	1.1762	1.1844
August	1.1936	1.1733	1.1829
September	1.2081	1.1742	1.1908
October	1.2179	1.1825	1.2044
November	1.2368	1.1772	1.2117
December	1.2064	1.1879	1.1953