2017 BDT to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BDT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BDT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 20.3679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.6864.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6815 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3135 to the December average rate of 19.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.3679 was up 34.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.0988, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BDT to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.6967, compared to 19.1718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4751 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.7616 CDF (High: 20.2147 / Low: 18.4531). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4727 CDF (High: 17.0974 / Low: 16.6247).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5619 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 19.6699) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.4579), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2120 (+57.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9310 | 14.6864 | 15.3135 |
| February | 16.4460 | 15.5517 | 15.9300 |
| March | 16.8347 | 16.3496 | 16.5957 |
| April | 17.0974 | 16.6247 | 16.8775 |
| May | 17.7476 | 16.9841 | 17.4383 |
| June | 18.5121 | 17.6613 | 18.0250 |
| July | 20.2147 | 18.4531 | 19.2365 |
| August | 20.3679 | 18.9605 | 19.6699 |
| September | 19.3945 | 18.8440 | 19.1081 |
| October | 19.4660 | 18.8118 | 19.0569 |
| November | 19.3881 | 18.3553 | 18.8911 |
| December | 19.4248 | 18.7940 | 19.0682 |