YEARLY HIGH
19.1522 LBP
YEARLY LOW
17.7601 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.5874 LBP

2017 BDT to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 19.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 17.7601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3922 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0197 to the December average rate of 18.3194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.1522 was down 0.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 19.3360, 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 95,761 LBP
2016 Average 96,085 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 88,800 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,960.84 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.1023
18.1107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LBP 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 18.7441, compared to 18.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.1058 LBP (High: 18.8659 / Low: 17.7601). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1883 LBP (High: 18.7912 / Low: 18.6029).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1058
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2786 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 19.0197) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.2448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2252 (-1.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 19.0197
2016 Avg (January) 19.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1522 18.9225 19.0197
February 19.0300 18.7324 18.8828
March 18.9700 18.6716 18.7777
April 18.7971 17.9124 18.4991
May 18.8435 18.2346 18.6033
June 18.7912 18.6029 18.6821
July 18.7129 18.3880 18.6130
August 18.7099 18.4733 18.6023
September 18.6754 18.2981 18.4839
October 18.6537 18.1098 18.3718
November 18.8659 17.7601 18.1933
December 18.5182 18.1804 18.3194