YEARLY HIGH
0.8831 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.6891 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8471 KGS

2017 BDT to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.8831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.6891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1939 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8748 to the December average rate of 0.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8831 was down 9.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9715, 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 4,415 KGS
2016 Average 4,452 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 3,446 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 969.71 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8791
0.8283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KGS 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 0.8539, compared to 0.8404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1716 KGS (High: 0.8608 / Low: 0.6891). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 KGS (High: 0.8831 / Low: 0.8692).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1716
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

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 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8748) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9670), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0922 (-9.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8748
2016 Avg (January) 0.9670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8831 0.8692 0.8748
February 0.8761 0.8585 0.8667
March 0.8749 0.8493 0.8623
April 0.8553 0.7975 0.8340
May 0.8450 0.8152 0.8360
June 0.8592 0.8415 0.8494
July 0.8648 0.8426 0.8557
August 0.8608 0.6891 0.8404
September 0.8522 0.8277 0.8396
October 0.8484 0.8234 0.8329
November 0.8613 0.8185 0.8325
December 0.8488 0.8326 0.8413