YEARLY HIGH
11.5460 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.4575 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0451 BDT

2017 GTQ to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 11.5460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0885 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5455 to the December average rate of 11.2556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5460 was up 8.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.6346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,730 BDT
2016 Average 51,656 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 52,288 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,442.44 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.4141
10.4665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 10.8960, compared to 11.1942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5565 BDT (High: 11.4793 / Low: 10.9228). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0916 BDT (High: 11.0121 / Low: 10.9205).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5565
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0916

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0796 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 11.3352) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.5032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8319 (+7.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 11.3352
2016 Avg (November) 10.5032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6518 10.4575 10.5455
February 10.8780 10.6576 10.7772
March 10.9547 10.7888 10.8950
April 11.4793 10.9228 11.1090
May 11.2734 10.9852 11.0603
June 11.0121 10.9205 10.9893
July 11.1609 10.9861 11.0707
August 11.2286 11.0642 11.1388
September 11.3630 11.0238 11.1749
October 11.3106 10.9925 11.1903
November 11.5460 11.0181 11.3352
December 11.3202 11.1761 11.2556