2017 BDT to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BDT to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BDT to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 94.9446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 69.0647.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.8798 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.0039 to the December average rate of 92.4090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 94.9446 was up 31.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.1383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BDT to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 91.5670, compared to 92.5676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 25.0073 SLL (High: 94.0721 / Low: 69.0647). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1960 SLL (High: 93.6247 / Low: 92.4287).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 1.1634 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 92.8796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 71.7006), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1789 (+29.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 94.0721 | 69.0647 | 87.0039 |
| February | 93.5484 | 91.1508 | 92.6900 |
| March | 94.3274 | 90.1844 | 92.8090 |
| April | 93.3104 | 88.8158 | 91.6455 |
| May | 93.4223 | 90.1276 | 92.1850 |
| June | 93.6247 | 92.4287 | 93.0684 |
| July | 94.6722 | 91.6136 | 92.8206 |
| August | 93.8203 | 92.3937 | 92.9767 |
| September | 94.0809 | 90.9646 | 92.4681 |
| October | 94.9446 | 91.7792 | 92.8796 |
| November | 94.5972 | 89.5491 | 91.8514 |
| December | 93.2326 | 91.4005 | 92.4090 |