YEARLY HIGH
6.7425 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.6907 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1048 BDT

2017 LSL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6.7425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 5.6907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0518 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8561 to the December average rate of 6.3042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7425 was up 14.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,713 BDT
2016 Average 26,802 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 28,453 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,259.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3490
5.8113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 6.0935, compared to 6.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7586 BDT (High: 6.7425 / Low: 5.9839). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2017 BDT (High: 6.3710 / Low: 6.1692).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7586
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.3042) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5847 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.3042
2016 Avg (December) 5.7195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9974 5.7422 5.8561
February 6.1779 5.9241 6.0480
March 6.4454 6.0004 6.2112
April 6.4097 5.7847 6.0616
May 6.2839 5.9243 6.1234
June 6.3710 6.1692 6.2609
July 6.2521 6.0053 6.1623
August 6.3013 5.9972 6.1165
September 6.3663 5.9555 6.2092
October 6.1708 5.8592 6.0072
November 6.1727 5.6907 5.8970
December 6.7425 5.9839 6.3042