YEARLY HIGH
12.1841 BDT
YEARLY LOW
11.3112 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7032 BDT

2017 BOB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 12.1841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.3112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8730 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4572 to the December average rate of 11.9703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.1841 was up 5.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.5366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,921 BDT
2016 Average 56,932 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 56,556 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,364.88 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.0337
11.4048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 11.6066, compared to 11.7999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5915 BDT (High: 12.1584 / Low: 11.5669). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 BDT (High: 11.6269 / Low: 11.5970).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5915
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 11.9813) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.4024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5789 (+5.08%).

2017 Avg (November) 11.9813
2016 Avg (November) 11.4024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5179 11.3112 11.4572
February 11.5921 11.4834 11.5455
March 11.6558 11.4770 11.5737
April 12.1584 11.5669 11.7632
May 11.9075 11.5477 11.6787
June 11.6269 11.5970 11.6212
July 11.7519 11.5599 11.6280
August 11.7413 11.5660 11.6304
September 11.8289 11.5764 11.6941
October 12.0310 11.6931 11.8951
November 12.1841 11.6855 11.9813
December 12.0384 11.8955 11.9703