YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0158 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 SGD

2017 BDT to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0183 was down 0.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0185, 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 92 SGD
2016 Average 88 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 79 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.71 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0182
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SGD 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 0.0175, compared to 0.0166 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) 0.0175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0011 SGD (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0158). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0170).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0180) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0180
2016 Avg (January) 0.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0183 0.0178 0.0180
February 0.0179 0.0175 0.0177
March 0.0177 0.0173 0.0175
April 0.0175 0.0166 0.0171
May 0.0174 0.0168 0.0172
June 0.0173 0.0170 0.0172
July 0.0171 0.0168 0.0170
August 0.0169 0.0166 0.0168
September 0.0168 0.0163 0.0165
October 0.0169 0.0164 0.0165
November 0.0169 0.0158 0.0163
December 0.0165 0.0161 0.0163