YEARLY HIGH
3.6042 BDT
YEARLY LOW
3.3471 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4594 BDT

2017 HNL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 3.6042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 3.3471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2571 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3956 to the December average rate of 3.5010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6042 was up 2.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,021 BDT
2016 Average 17,254 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 16,736 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.33 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5360
3.3803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 3.4302, compared to 3.4885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1876 BDT (High: 3.6042 / Low: 3.4165). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 BDT (High: 3.4522 / Low: 3.4276).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1876
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 3.4807) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+0.24%).

2017 Avg (April) 3.4807
2016 Avg (April) 3.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4772 3.3471 3.3956
February 3.4223 3.3698 3.3933
March 3.4428 3.3764 3.4112
April 3.6042 3.4165 3.4807
May 3.5237 3.4290 3.4579
June 3.4522 3.4276 3.4428
July 3.4879 3.4384 3.4542
August 3.4935 3.4384 3.4683
September 3.5223 3.4453 3.4839
October 3.5384 3.4470 3.5006
November 3.5875 3.4243 3.5231
December 3.5296 3.4814 3.5010