2017 BDT to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |