YEARLY HIGH
0.1360 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1185 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1275 BWP

2017 BDT to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1336 to the December average rate of 0.1227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1360 was down 8.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1490, 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 680 BWP
2016 Average 693 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 592 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.74 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1346
0.1217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BWP 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 0.1295, compared to 0.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0094 BWP (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1232). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.1276 / Low: 0.1257).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1336) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-9.01%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1336
2016 Avg (January) 0.1468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1360 0.1315 0.1336
February 0.1322 0.1295 0.1308
March 0.1310 0.1256 0.1290
April 0.1325 0.1232 0.1290
May 0.1306 0.1261 0.1279
June 0.1276 0.1257 0.1266
July 0.1285 0.1253 0.1266
August 0.1275 0.1237 0.1261
September 0.1279 0.1220 0.1245
October 0.1289 0.1243 0.1262
November 0.1309 0.1222 0.1264
December 0.1258 0.1185 0.1227