YEARLY HIGH
42.8165 MGA
YEARLY LOW
35.6671 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.4784 MGA

2017 BDT to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 42.8165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 35.6671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1495 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3986 to the December average rate of 38.9881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.8165 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.0421, 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 214,083 MGA
2016 Average 202,257 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 178,335 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,747.44 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.8786
36.1184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MGA 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 39.5475, compared to 37.4093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 2.8267 MGA (High: 41.1060 / Low: 38.2793). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0161 MGA (High: 37.0744 / Low: 36.0582).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8267
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.2425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 41.3986) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4856 (+1.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 41.3986
2016 Avg (January) 40.9130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.8165 40.1680 41.3986
February 40.4034 38.4493 39.4487
March 41.1060 38.2793 39.7676
April 40.3086 37.5747 39.2453
May 39.3589 37.9956 38.5840
June 39.9370 37.5316 38.8409
July 38.0424 35.6671 36.5984
August 37.0744 36.0582 36.6214
September 37.2195 36.0426 36.6057
October 38.0039 36.8216 37.4255
November 39.4188 37.7962 38.2168
December 39.4470 38.3907 38.9881