YEARLY HIGH
21.7197 BIF
YEARLY LOW
20.1254 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2181 BIF

2017 BDT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 21.7197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 20.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5944 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1922 to the December average rate of 21.2530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.7197 was up 0.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.5509, 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 108,599 BIF
2016 Average 102,921 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 100,627 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,971.95 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.5385
20.7389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BIF 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 21.1231, compared to 21.3131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1901 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.1228 BIF (High: 21.2481 / Low: 20.1254). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2061 BIF (High: 21.4915 / Low: 21.2854).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1228
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3616 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 21.1080) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.2027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0947 (-0.45%).

2017 Avg (November) 21.1080
2016 Avg (November) 21.2027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4632 21.0375 21.1922
February 21.5005 21.0395 21.1916
March 21.5034 21.0292 21.1672
April 21.2481 20.1254 20.8056
May 21.4166 20.4571 21.0018
June 21.4915 21.2854 21.3800
July 21.4984 20.8926 21.3414
August 21.6211 21.3107 21.4719
September 21.6831 20.9518 21.3837
October 21.7078 21.0634 21.3206
November 21.7197 20.6409 21.1080
December 21.5425 21.1110 21.2530