YEARLY HIGH
1.5439 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.1066 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2848 LRD

2017 BDT to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.5439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.1066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4373 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1813 to the December average rate of 1.5165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5439 was up 27.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2106, 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 7,720 LRD
2016 Average 5,686 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,533 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,186.54 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5535
1.1104
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LRD 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 1.1689, compared to 1.4006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3262 LRD (High: 1.4328 / Low: 1.1066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 LRD (High: 1.1873 / Low: 1.1678).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3262
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.4811) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3268 (+28.31%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.4811
2016 Avg (November) 1.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2067 1.1505 1.1813
February 1.1873 1.1678 1.1792
March 1.1870 1.1636 1.1726
April 1.1742 1.1168 1.1549
May 1.1760 1.1332 1.1609
June 1.1761 1.1508 1.1646
July 1.1787 1.1071 1.1473
August 1.4328 1.1066 1.3879
September 1.4566 1.4122 1.4319
October 1.4624 1.4209 1.4388
November 1.5439 1.4316 1.4811
December 1.5275 1.5054 1.5165