2017 BDT to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BDT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BDT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 17.2747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 15.9141.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3606 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1177 to the December average rate of 16.4146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.2747 was down 1.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5366, 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 MMK 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 16.9442, compared to 16.5970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3472 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.8216 MMK (High: 16.7357 / Low: 15.9141). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2733 MMK (High: 17.2747 / Low: 17.0014).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3790 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.1177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.5573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5604 (+3.38%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.2747 | 17.0014 | 17.1177 |
| February | 17.2700 | 16.9861 | 17.1292 |
| March | 17.2548 | 16.8759 | 17.0512 |
| April | 16.9924 | 16.2184 | 16.6722 |
| May | 17.0230 | 16.3587 | 16.8085 |
| June | 17.0109 | 16.7140 | 16.8862 |
| July | 16.9722 | 16.6390 | 16.8545 |
| August | 16.9327 | 16.5859 | 16.7967 |
| September | 16.9163 | 16.4281 | 16.6712 |
| October | 16.9198 | 16.2742 | 16.5557 |
| November | 16.7357 | 15.9141 | 16.2896 |
| December | 16.5828 | 16.2603 | 16.4146 |