YEARLY HIGH
0.8693 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.7215 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8019 BTN

2017 BDT to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.7215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1478 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8589 to the December average rate of 0.7764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8693 was down 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8754, 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 4,346 BTN
2016 Average 4,276 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,607 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 739.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8671
0.7681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BTN 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 0.8177, compared to 0.7862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0743 BTN (High: 0.7958 / Low: 0.7215). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 BTN (High: 0.8035 / Low: 0.7937).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0743
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0317 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8589
2016 Avg (January) 0.8570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8693 0.8524 0.8589
February 0.8502 0.8317 0.8393
March 0.8398 0.8040 0.8230
April 0.8110 0.7632 0.7913
May 0.8060 0.7740 0.7944
June 0.8035 0.7937 0.7990
July 0.8068 0.7889 0.7976
August 0.7958 0.7215 0.7834
September 0.8129 0.7722 0.7887
October 0.8089 0.7796 0.7914
November 0.8035 0.7591 0.7796
December 0.7841 0.7697 0.7764