YEARLY HIGH
7.9628 XOF
YEARLY LOW
6.5017 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1794 XOF

2017 BDT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 7.9628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 6.5017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4611 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8068 to the December average rate of 6.6941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.9628 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0064, 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 39,814 XOF
2016 Average 37,910 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 32,508 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,305.68 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.9181
6.5828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XOF 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 7.5517, compared to 6.8071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5517
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5195 XOF (High: 7.6767 / Low: 7.1572). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1451 XOF (High: 7.2980 / Low: 7.1529).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5195
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1451

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 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.8068) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.7359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0709 (+0.92%).

2017 Avg (January) 7.8068
2016 Avg (January) 7.7359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9628 7.6961 7.8068
February 7.8401 7.6632 7.7331
March 7.8251 7.5403 7.6799
April 7.6767 7.1572 7.5130
May 7.4298 7.2301 7.3225
June 7.2980 7.1529 7.2549
July 7.1858 6.8818 7.0477
August 6.9246 6.7077 6.8547
September 6.8935 6.6492 6.7440
October 6.9291 6.6995 6.7865
November 6.9980 6.5017 6.7159
December 6.7865 6.6070 6.6941