YEARLY HIGH
170.9454 IDR
YEARLY LOW
157.7856 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
164.8086 IDR

2017 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 170.9454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 157.7856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1598 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.6215 to the December average rate of 163.7588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 170.9454 was down 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 178.0815, 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 854,727 IDR
2016 Average 846,890 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 788,928 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,799.17 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

169.2355
161.8671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IDR 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 165.7216, compared to 163.8957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.7216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.8957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.5451 IDR (High: 167.1902 / Low: 158.6452). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7271 IDR (High: 165.8687 / Low: 164.1416).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5451
June Spread (Stable) ±1.7271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 168.6215) against the same month in 2016 (average: 176.7229), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1014 (-4.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 168.6215
2016 Avg (January) 176.7229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.9454 166.9752 168.6215
February 168.5316 165.5683 166.8925
March 168.5794 164.8784 166.5253
April 166.3281 157.7856 163.0961
May 166.0518 160.4453 164.2530
June 165.8687 164.1416 164.9410
July 167.1207 163.4235 165.0189
August 166.2504 163.0563 164.8053
September 166.9219 159.2483 162.9590
October 167.3559 162.7534 164.3513
November 167.1902 158.6452 162.4812
December 164.8467 162.3973 163.7588