YEARLY HIGH
1.4511 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.1324 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1811 BDT

2017 KGS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.4511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.1324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3187 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1431 to the December average rate of 1.1886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4511 was up 23.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,255 BDT
2016 Average 5,624 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 5,662 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,593.40 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2071
1.1373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.1716, compared to 1.1906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2893 BDT (High: 1.4511 / Low: 1.1617). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 BDT (High: 1.1504 / Low: 1.1324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2893
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1932) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+4.41%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1932
2016 Avg (August) 1.1428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1504 1.1324 1.1431
February 1.1648 1.1415 1.1538
March 1.1775 1.1430 1.1598
April 1.2539 1.1691 1.1995
May 1.2266 1.1834 1.1962
June 1.1884 1.1639 1.1774
July 1.1869 1.1563 1.1687
August 1.4511 1.1617 1.1932
September 1.2082 1.1734 1.1911
October 1.2145 1.1787 1.2008
November 1.2218 1.1610 1.2013
December 1.2011 1.1782 1.1886