YEARLY HIGH
297.7304 STD
YEARLY LOW
242.6871 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.8847 STD

2017 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 297.7304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 242.6871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.0433 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 291.1171 to the December average rate of 249.9760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 297.7304 was down 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 299.2305, 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 1,488,652 STD
2016 Average 1,409,665 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,213,435 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,216.55 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

295.2313
245.8619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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 281.6876, compared to 254.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.6058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 281.6876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 19.7131 STD (High: 286.8105 / Low: 267.0974). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4296 STD (High: 252.8959 / Low: 247.4663).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.7131
December Spread (Stable) ±5.4296

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.6599 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.6599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 291.1171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 287.1804), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9367 (+1.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 291.1171
2016 Avg (January) 287.1804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 297.7304 286.5938 291.1171
February 292.4269 285.6321 288.1571
March 291.4513 280.6107 285.9994
April 286.8105 267.0974 280.5522
May 278.4748 270.1794 273.6138
June 272.5681 266.9461 270.6860
July 267.4949 257.8258 263.0261
August 258.7137 251.3006 256.2368
September 257.7844 247.5472 251.9076
October 258.9070 250.5263 253.2385
November 259.3725 242.6871 250.1057
December 252.8959 247.4663 249.9760