YEARLY HIGH
10.9113 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.0984 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4190 BDT

2017 HKD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 10.9113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 10.0984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8129 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2203 to the December average rate of 10.5921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.9113 was up 5.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.3498, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 272,782 BDT
2016 Average 252,977 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 252,459 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,323.28 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.7007
10.1766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 10.3482, compared to 10.4899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5577 BDT (High: 10.9113 / Low: 10.3536). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1040 BDT (High: 10.3915 / Low: 10.2874).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5577
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1040

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 0.0810 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.6570) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4889 (+4.81%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.6570
2016 Avg (November) 10.1681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2954 10.0984 10.2203
February 10.3733 10.2156 10.2967
March 10.3921 10.2002 10.3193
April 10.8179 10.3107 10.4956
May 10.6596 10.3136 10.4146
June 10.3915 10.2874 10.3426
July 10.4763 10.2108 10.3513
August 10.4446 10.2634 10.3518
September 10.6104 10.3143 10.4481
October 10.6715 10.3391 10.5390
November 10.9113 10.3536 10.6570
December 10.6736 10.5237 10.5921