YEARLY HIGH
1.6426 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.4836 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5810 JMD

2017 BDT to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.4836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1590 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6250 to the December average rate of 1.5120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6426 was down 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6474, 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 8,213 JMD
2016 Average 7,963 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,418 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794.99 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6363
1.5007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to JMD 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 1.6051, compared to 1.5568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0801 JMD (High: 1.5637 / Low: 1.4836). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 JMD (High: 1.6208 / Low: 1.6058).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6250) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0901 (+5.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6250
2016 Avg (January) 1.5348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6426 1.6173 1.6250
February 1.6222 1.6027 1.6114
March 1.6216 1.6013 1.6061
April 1.6054 1.5311 1.5827
May 1.6134 1.5620 1.5960
June 1.6208 1.6058 1.6094
July 1.6073 1.5697 1.5853
August 1.5954 1.5643 1.5776
September 1.6213 1.5579 1.5908
October 1.5965 1.5279 1.5572
November 1.5637 1.4836 1.5180
December 1.5246 1.4970 1.5120