YEARLY HIGH
0.1014 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0923 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0962 SBD

2017 BDT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0991 to the December average rate of 0.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1014 was down 3.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1050, 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 507 SBD
2016 Average 504 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 462 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0996
0.0934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SBD 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 0.0974, compared to 0.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 SBD (High: 0.0981 / Low: 0.0923). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SBD (High: 0.0981 / Low: 0.0963).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1038), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-4.47%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0991
2016 Avg (January) 0.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1014 0.0980 0.0991
February 0.0982 0.0964 0.0974
March 0.0981 0.0963 0.0970
April 0.0972 0.0933 0.0959
May 0.0989 0.0946 0.0972
June 0.0985 0.0965 0.0977
July 0.0979 0.0957 0.0968
August 0.0971 0.0938 0.0956
September 0.0969 0.0931 0.0951
October 0.0969 0.0938 0.0950
November 0.0981 0.0923 0.0941
December 0.0950 0.0931 0.0940