YEARLY HIGH
103.9033 LAK
YEARLY LOW
95.2037 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.2335 LAK

2017 BDT to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 103.9033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 95.2037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6996 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.4039 to the December average rate of 100.5611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 103.9033 was down 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 104.4327, 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 519,516 LAK
2016 Average 516,900 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 476,018 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,498.09 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

102.6657
99.5244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LAK 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 101.2451, compared to 101.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.2451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 6.8495 LAK (High: 102.0531 / Low: 95.2037). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1469 LAK (High: 101.0751 / Low: 99.9282).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.8495
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5959 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5959

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 102.4039) against the same month in 2016 (average: 103.7825), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3786 (-1.33%).

2017 Avg (January) 102.4039
2016 Avg (January) 103.7825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.9033 100.3226 102.4039
February 102.9636 99.7653 101.7635
March 102.8640 99.5550 101.3821
April 102.0531 95.2037 99.7862
May 102.0305 97.8417 100.3581
June 102.8133 99.6081 101.7770
July 102.6440 99.3693 101.8091
August 103.1455 101.4545 102.2425
September 103.0430 100.2078 101.6798
October 102.7397 100.0567 101.0354
November 102.8773 98.0621 100.0030
December 101.0751 99.9282 100.5611