YEARLY HIGH
0.6740 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.6088 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6329 BDT

2017 JMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.6740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6154 to the December average rate of 0.6614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6740 was up 2.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,370 BDT
2016 Average 3,141 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,044 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326.21 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6660
0.6108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.6231, compared to 0.6427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0345 BDT (High: 0.6740 / Low: 0.6395). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BDT (High: 0.6228 / Low: 0.6170).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6589) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+7.90%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6589
2016 Avg (November) 0.6106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6183 0.6088 0.6154
February 0.6240 0.6165 0.6206
March 0.6245 0.6167 0.6226
April 0.6531 0.6229 0.6319
May 0.6402 0.6198 0.6266
June 0.6228 0.6170 0.6214
July 0.6370 0.6221 0.6308
August 0.6393 0.6268 0.6339
September 0.6419 0.6168 0.6287
October 0.6545 0.6264 0.6423
November 0.6740 0.6395 0.6589
December 0.6680 0.6559 0.6614