YEARLY HIGH
0.1721 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1570 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1673 SCR

2017 BDT to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.1721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1687 to the December average rate of 0.1683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1721 was down 5.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1822, 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 861 SCR
2016 Average 845 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 785 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.36 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1691
0.1649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SCR 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 0.1674, compared to 0.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0127 SCR (High: 0.1697 / Low: 0.1570). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SCR (High: 0.1702 / Low: 0.1657).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1670) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.16%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1670
2016 Avg (June) 0.1668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1713 0.1640 0.1687
February 0.1702 0.1657 0.1683
March 0.1709 0.1617 0.1680
April 0.1695 0.1609 0.1652
May 0.1704 0.1631 0.1670
June 0.1721 0.1630 0.1670
July 0.1704 0.1619 0.1675
August 0.1699 0.1634 0.1677
September 0.1699 0.1616 0.1669
October 0.1702 0.1617 0.1665
November 0.1697 0.1570 0.1662
December 0.1704 0.1612 0.1683