YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1179 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1244 VEF

2017 BDT to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.1179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1260 to the December average rate of 0.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1332 was up 3.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1283, 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 666 VEF
2016 Average 577 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 589 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.74 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1263
0.1226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to VEF 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 0.1246, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0153 VEF (High: 0.1332 / Low: 0.1179). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 VEF (High: 0.1260 / Low: 0.1241).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1244) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-1.69%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1244
2016 Avg (November) 0.1265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1274 0.1251 0.1260
February 0.1260 0.1241 0.1250
March 0.1262 0.1236 0.1246
April 0.1255 0.1206 0.1233
May 0.1266 0.1210 0.1242
June 0.1265 0.1234 0.1244
July 0.1273 0.1227 0.1249
August 0.1278 0.1231 0.1253
September 0.1247 0.1205 0.1233
October 0.1277 0.1199 0.1229
November 0.1332 0.1179 0.1244
December 0.1310 0.1204 0.1245