YEARLY HIGH
0.2101 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1680 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1864 BDT

2017 KMF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1713 to the December average rate of 0.1989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2101 was up 14.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,051 BDT
2016 Average 886 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 840 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.51 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2017
0.1686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1769, compared to 0.1960 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) 0.1769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0180 BDT (High: 0.2101 / Low: 0.1921). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BDT (High: 0.1872 / Low: 0.1827).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+10.56%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1954
2016 Avg (August) 0.1767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1740 0.1680 0.1713
February 0.1748 0.1702 0.1728
March 0.1771 0.1704 0.1740
April 0.1858 0.1736 0.1774
May 0.1843 0.1787 0.1821
June 0.1872 0.1827 0.1839
July 0.1938 0.1858 0.1892
August 0.2101 0.1921 0.1954
September 0.2006 0.1933 0.1975
October 0.1995 0.1923 0.1965
November 0.2056 0.1903 0.1982
December 0.2017 0.1962 0.1989