2017 BDT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8523 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8032 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8368 AFN

2017 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.8523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.8032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8419 to the December average rate of 0.8366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8523 was down 3.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8876, 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 4,262 AFN

2016 Average 4,315 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,016 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8474

0.8234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AFN 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 0.8366, compared to 0.8370 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) 0.8366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0410 AFN (High: 0.8495 / Low: 0.8085). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 AFN (High: 0.8489 / Low: 0.8421).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.8454) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-1.50%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.8454

2016 Avg (August) 0.8583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8464	0.8371	0.8419
February	0.8429	0.8305	0.8362
March	0.8400	0.8264	0.8323
April	0.8386	0.8032	0.8266
May	0.8481	0.8169	0.8384
June	0.8489	0.8421	0.8443
July	0.8502	0.8354	0.8443
August	0.8523	0.8378	0.8454
September	0.8517	0.8278	0.8398
October	0.8457	0.8211	0.8304
November	0.8495	0.8085	0.8254
December	0.8418	0.8289	0.8366