YEARLY HIGH
1.3419 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1646 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2510 BDT

2017 HTG to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.3419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.1646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1773 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1867 to the December average rate of 1.2957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3419 was down 2.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,710 BDT
2016 Average 6,240 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,823 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 886.46 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3271
1.1664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.2058, compared to 1.2963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1334 BDT (High: 1.3064 / Low: 1.1730). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 BDT (High: 1.3125 / Low: 1.2919).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1334
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.3137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0979 (+8.05%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.3137
2016 Avg (November) 1.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2082 1.1739 1.1867
February 1.2056 1.1796 1.1942
March 1.2378 1.1646 1.1993
April 1.2341 1.1709 1.1920
May 1.1988 1.1710 1.1798
June 1.3064 1.1730 1.2827
July 1.3125 1.2919 1.3005
August 1.3390 1.2252 1.2746
September 1.3129 1.2802 1.2923
October 1.3209 1.2768 1.3009
November 1.3419 1.2775 1.3137
December 1.3079 1.2822 1.2957