YEARLY HIGH
5.9522 KMF
YEARLY LOW
4.7595 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3813 KMF

2017 BDT to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 4.7595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1927 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8376 to the December average rate of 5.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9522 was down 1.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0315, 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 29,761 KMF
2016 Average 28,242 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 23,797 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,963.56 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9187
4.9455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to KMF 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 5.6571, compared to 5.1055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4468 KMF (High: 5.2063 / Low: 4.7595). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 KMF (High: 5.4739 / Low: 5.3428).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4468
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1643 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.8376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0829 (+1.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.8376
2016 Avg (January) 5.7547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9522 5.7472 5.8376
February 5.8748 5.7218 5.7885
March 5.8669 5.6471 5.7476
April 5.7620 5.3834 5.6396
May 5.5964 5.4273 5.4912
June 5.4739 5.3428 5.4381
July 5.3812 5.1589 5.2852
August 5.2063 4.7595 5.1209
September 5.1724 4.9839 5.0639
October 5.2003 5.0120 5.0903
November 5.2551 4.8649 5.0459
December 5.0963 4.9583 5.0266