2017 BDT to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1760 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1475 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1639 ZAR

2017 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1713 to the December average rate of 0.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1760 was down 18.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2147, 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 880 ZAR

2016 Average 936 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 738 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.45 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1727

0.1569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ZAR 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 0.1643, compared to 0.1636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0196 ZAR (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1475). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 ZAR (High: 0.1628 / Low: 0.1564).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-4.41%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1695

2016 Avg (November) 0.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1748	0.1665	0.1713
February	0.1692	0.1612	0.1649
March	0.1668	0.1544	0.1613
April	0.1727	0.1570	0.1647
May	0.1684	0.1584	0.1634
June	0.1628	0.1564	0.1599
July	0.1674	0.1599	0.1624
August	0.1677	0.1592	0.1636
September	0.1673	0.1570	0.1612
October	0.1712	0.1609	0.1666
November	0.1760	0.1605	0.1695
December	0.1671	0.1475	0.1582