2017 BDT to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |