YEARLY HIGH
1.3875 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.2142 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2835 NPR

2017 BDT to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.2142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1733 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3739 to the December average rate of 1.2421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3875 was down 0.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4013, 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 6,938 NPR
2016 Average 6,840 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 6,071 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 866.35 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3870
1.2289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to NPR 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 1.3075, compared to 1.2596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0790 NPR (High: 1.2965 / Low: 1.2174). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 NPR (High: 1.2852 / Low: 1.2723).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0790
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3739) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3739
2016 Avg (January) 1.3716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3875 1.3626 1.3739
February 1.3555 1.3337 1.3419
March 1.3439 1.2927 1.3151
April 1.2965 1.2174 1.2666
May 1.2866 1.2401 1.2705
June 1.2852 1.2723 1.2770
July 1.2832 1.2668 1.2743
August 1.2727 1.2562 1.2637
September 1.2978 1.2357 1.2641
October 1.2943 1.2472 1.2660
November 1.2859 1.2142 1.2472
December 1.2543 1.2316 1.2421