YEARLY HIGH
17.2747 MMK
YEARLY LOW
15.9141 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7706 MMK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 86,374 MMK
2016 Average 78,645 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 79,571 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,803.08 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.2131
16.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8216
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2733

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 0.3790 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.1177
2016 Avg (January) 16.5573

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