2017 FKP to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 FKP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the FKP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 113.7942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 95.4382.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3560 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8889 to the December average rate of 110.9309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.7942 was down 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 117.2414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
FKP to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 101.2760, compared to 108.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7722 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 8.5620 BDT (High: 108.1371 / Low: 99.5751). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9884 BDT (High: 111.9637 / Low: 109.9752).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.5723 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 109.9872) against the same month in 2016 (average: 98.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7968 (+12.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 100.6040 | 95.4382 | 97.8889 |
| February | 101.1694 | 98.6757 | 99.6979 |
| March | 100.9680 | 96.9904 | 98.9040 |
| April | 108.1371 | 99.5751 | 103.1590 |
| May | 106.7741 | 103.1688 | 104.7893 |
| June | 104.8003 | 102.1601 | 103.2169 |
| July | 106.4254 | 103.3940 | 105.1568 |
| August | 107.4244 | 103.6491 | 104.8985 |
| September | 110.9510 | 105.0561 | 108.7321 |
| October | 110.9342 | 105.4568 | 108.5836 |
| November | 113.7942 | 106.1721 | 109.9872 |
| December | 111.9637 | 109.9752 | 110.9309 |