YEARLY HIGH
0.3379 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2718 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2949 ETB

2017 BDT to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 0.2718.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0661 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2846 to the December average rate of 0.3306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3379 was up 17.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2864, 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 1,690 ETB
2016 Average 1,390 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,359 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.63 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3356
0.2751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ETB 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 0.2837, compared to 0.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0523 ETB (High: 0.3374 / Low: 0.2850). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ETB (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2834).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+16.02%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3283
2016 Avg (November) 0.2830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2861 0.2834 0.2846
February 0.2862 0.2815 0.2837
March 0.2873 0.2823 0.2837
April 0.2860 0.2718 0.2802
May 0.2860 0.2774 0.2836
June 0.2888 0.2842 0.2864
July 0.2897 0.2852 0.2874
August 0.2907 0.2852 0.2882
September 0.2920 0.2848 0.2880
October 0.3374 0.2850 0.3145
November 0.3379 0.3226 0.3283
December 0.3331 0.3275 0.3306