YEARLY HIGH
0.5934 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5606 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5830 DOP

2017 BDT to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.5934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.5606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5868 to the December average rate of 0.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5934 was up 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5921, 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 2,967 DOP
2016 Average 2,926 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,803 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.13 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5887
0.5761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to DOP 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 0.5846, compared to 0.5813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0273 DOP (High: 0.5879 / Low: 0.5606). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 DOP (High: 0.5888 / Low: 0.5849).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.5772) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5877), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0106 (-1.80%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.5772
2016 Avg (November) 0.5877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5888 0.5844 0.5868
February 0.5924 0.5829 0.5862
March 0.5922 0.5853 0.5876
April 0.5879 0.5606 0.5789
May 0.5875 0.5708 0.5826
June 0.5888 0.5849 0.5857
July 0.5885 0.5793 0.5845
August 0.5912 0.5780 0.5827
September 0.5863 0.5728 0.5803
October 0.5862 0.5743 0.5793
November 0.5934 0.5670 0.5772
December 0.5860 0.5812 0.5839