YEARLY HIGH
0.2400 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1961 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2197 EGP

2017 BDT to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.2400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2350 to the December average rate of 0.2153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2400 was down 3.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2496, 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 1,200 EGP
2016 Average 637 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 980 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2372
0.2101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to EGP 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 0.2228, compared to 0.2165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0404 EGP (High: 0.2365 / Low: 0.1961). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 EGP (High: 0.2261 / Low: 0.2226).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2350) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1352 (+135.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2350
2016 Avg (January) 0.0998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2400 0.2261 0.2350
February 0.2365 0.1961 0.2126
March 0.2293 0.2015 0.2201
April 0.2259 0.2139 0.2215
May 0.2254 0.2184 0.2231
June 0.2261 0.2226 0.2245
July 0.2253 0.2193 0.2217
August 0.2217 0.2160 0.2192
September 0.2189 0.2127 0.2161
October 0.2191 0.2120 0.2145
November 0.2187 0.2085 0.2124
December 0.2171 0.2134 0.2153