2017 BDT to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0479 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0440 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0462 SAR

2017 BDT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0473 to the December average rate of 0.0453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0479 was down 0.56% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0482, 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 239 SAR

2016 Average 239 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 220 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.26 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0475

0.0449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SAR 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 0.0466, compared to 0.0458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0466

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0024 SAR (High: 0.0464 / Low: 0.0440). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0463).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0473) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.05%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0473

2016 Avg (January) 0.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0479	0.0470	0.0473
February	0.0473	0.0466	0.0469
March	0.0474	0.0464	0.0468
April	0.0468	0.0446	0.0460
May	0.0467	0.0452	0.0462
June	0.0467	0.0463	0.0465
July	0.0470	0.0458	0.0464
August	0.0467	0.0459	0.0463
September	0.0465	0.0452	0.0459
October	0.0465	0.0450	0.0456
November	0.0464	0.0440	0.0451
December	0.0456	0.0450	0.0453