YEARLY HIGH
3.6793 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.9593 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4031 BDT

2017 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 3.6793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 2.9593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7200 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5134 to the December average rate of 3.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6793 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,397 BDT
2016 Average 17,989 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 14,797 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,600.05 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6241
2.9703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 3.5251, compared to 3.2810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.5440 BDT (High: 3.5082 / Low: 2.9642). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 BDT (High: 3.5289 / Low: 3.4951).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5440
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2803 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.5696) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0661 (-1.82%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.5696
2016 Avg (April) 3.6357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5289 3.4951 3.5134
February 3.5523 3.4946 3.5244
March 3.5420 3.4802 3.5253
April 3.6793 3.4967 3.5696
May 3.6049 3.4966 3.5259
June 3.5189 3.4625 3.4922
July 3.5058 3.4522 3.4795
August 3.5068 3.4405 3.4701
September 3.5107 3.4252 3.4730
October 3.5082 2.9642 3.1927
November 3.0996 2.9593 3.0461
December 3.0531 3.0023 3.0248