YEARLY HIGH
0.0497 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0460 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0471 BDT

2017 BIF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0472 to the December average rate of 0.0471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0497 was down 2.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BIF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 248 BDT
2016 Average 243 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 230 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.24 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0482
0.0464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to BDT 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 0.0473, compared to 0.0469 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) 0.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 BDT (High: 0.0497 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BDT (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0465).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-4.70%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0481
2016 Avg (April) 0.0504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0475 0.0466 0.0472
February 0.0475 0.0465 0.0472
March 0.0476 0.0465 0.0472
April 0.0497 0.0471 0.0481
May 0.0489 0.0467 0.0476
June 0.0470 0.0465 0.0468
July 0.0479 0.0465 0.0469
August 0.0469 0.0463 0.0466
September 0.0477 0.0461 0.0468
October 0.0475 0.0461 0.0469
November 0.0484 0.0460 0.0474
December 0.0474 0.0464 0.0471