2017 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3256 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.2143 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2739 KES

2017 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1112 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3086 to the December average rate of 1.2459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3256 was up 1.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3093, 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 6,628 KES

2016 Average 6,462 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,072 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3150

1.2389

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KES 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 1.2852, compared to 1.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2852

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0686 KES (High: 1.2829 / Low: 1.2143). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 KES (High: 1.2550 / Low: 1.2387).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0686

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3086

2016 Avg (January) 1.3041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3256	1.2916	1.3086
February	1.3109	1.2866	1.2968
March	1.3006	1.2755	1.2829
April	1.2880	1.2271	1.2670
May	1.2874	1.2425	1.2727
June	1.2923	1.2753	1.2828
July	1.3037	1.2677	1.2846
August	1.2908	1.2631	1.2787
September	1.2783	1.2421	1.2634
October	1.2792	1.2462	1.2576
November	1.2829	1.2143	1.2452
December	1.2550	1.2387	1.2459