YEARLY HIGH
8.5443 CLP
YEARLY LOW
7.3936 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9932 CLP

2017 BDT to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 8.5443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 7.3936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1508 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3260 to the December average rate of 7.6757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5443 was down 8.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.3321, 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 42,722 CLP
2016 Average 43,066 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 36,968 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,753.80 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.3968
7.5478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to CLP 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 8.2000, compared to 7.7864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5857 CLP (High: 7.9793 / Low: 7.3936). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1601 CLP (High: 8.3425 / Low: 8.1824).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5857
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1601

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2823 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.3260) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8620 (-9.38%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.3260
2016 Avg (January) 9.1880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5443 8.1493 8.3260
February 8.1653 7.9687 8.0489
March 8.3788 8.1439 8.2562
April 8.2382 7.8947 8.0410
May 8.3832 8.0404 8.2825
June 8.3425 8.1824 8.2451
July 8.2562 7.9979 8.1422
August 8.0836 7.6601 7.9491
September 7.8731 7.5523 7.6668
October 7.8459 7.5526 7.6659
November 7.8499 7.5048 7.6185
December 7.9793 7.3936 7.6757