YEARLY HIGH
0.0596 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0501 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0542 GHS

2017 BDT to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0596 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0546, 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 298 GHS
2016 Average 251 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 250 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.58 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0570
0.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GHS 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 0.0542, compared to 0.0542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0062 GHS (High: 0.0596 / Low: 0.0535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GHS (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0539).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0565) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+14.84%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0565
2016 Avg (March) 0.0492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0534 0.0541
February 0.0582 0.0544 0.0557
March 0.0596 0.0535 0.0565
April 0.0539 0.0501 0.0517
May 0.0548 0.0506 0.0528
June 0.0549 0.0529 0.0543
July 0.0548 0.0538 0.0543
August 0.0553 0.0539 0.0546
September 0.0550 0.0534 0.0543
October 0.0546 0.0527 0.0535
November 0.0566 0.0528 0.0542
December 0.0548 0.0539 0.0545