YEARLY HIGH
14.9796 IQD
YEARLY LOW
13.7405 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4515 IQD

2017 BDT to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.9796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 13.7405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2391 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8942 to the December average rate of 14.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.9796 was down 0.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.0686, 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 74,898 IQD
2016 Average 72,538 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 68,703 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,195.37 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.9806
13.9435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IQD 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 14.6009, compared to 14.3021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.8516 IQD (High: 14.6935 / Low: 13.8420). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1748 IQD (High: 14.9796 / Low: 14.8048).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8516
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1748

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 0.2997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.8942) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.9142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9800 (+7.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.8942
2016 Avg (January) 13.9142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9796 14.8048 14.8942
February 14.9190 14.6560 14.7867
March 14.8378 14.4908 14.6595
April 14.6935 13.8420 14.3598
May 14.6609 14.1530 14.4189
June 14.6634 14.3853 14.4865
July 14.6569 14.2989 14.4379
August 14.5871 14.3291 14.4159
September 14.5719 14.1648 14.3468
October 14.5340 14.0196 14.1975
November 14.4094 13.7405 14.0299
December 14.4639 14.2659 14.3843