YEARLY HIGH
113.7942 BDT
YEARLY LOW
95.4382 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.6621 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568,971 BDT
2016 Average 532,159 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 477,191 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,779.95 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

112.2352
96.5847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.2760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.5620
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (November) 109.9872
2016 Avg (November) 98.1904

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