YEARLY HIGH
431.0586 IRR
YEARLY LOW
378.1444 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.9685 IRR

2017 BDT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 431.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 378.1444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.9142 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 399.9921 to the December average rate of 425.9871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 431.0586 was up 10.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 388.8333, 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 2,155,293 IRR
2016 Average 1,918,972 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,890,722 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,570.82 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

428.8113
394.9215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IRR 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 401.7807, compared to 412.1562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.3755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.7807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 412.1562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 32.8286 IRR (High: 410.9730 / Low: 378.1444). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9452 IRR (High: 404.6205 / Low: 400.6752).

January Spread (Volatile) ±32.8286
June Spread (Stable) ±3.9452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9418 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 425.9871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 379.1849), the exchange rate shifted by +46.8023 (+12.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 425.9871
2016 Avg (December) 379.1849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 410.9730 378.1444 399.9921
February 408.6385 402.4991 405.5286
March 409.5810 401.6217 404.6874
April 404.8650 385.5327 397.7456
May 404.2154 391.2442 400.2257
June 404.6205 400.6752 402.5047
July 409.3960 398.1911 403.4064
August 413.1651 400.7300 405.7982
September 414.5479 401.6273 408.0584
October 416.7462 404.3343 412.5402
November 429.6315 408.3514 417.1471
December 431.0586 418.1125 425.9871