YEARLY HIGH
0.0628 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0579 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0596 BDT

2017 MMK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0584 to the December average rate of 0.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0628 was down 6.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 314 BDT
2016 Average 318 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 289 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0617
0.0581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0590, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 BDT (High: 0.0628 / Low: 0.0598). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.0588 / Low: 0.0579).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0614) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0614
2016 Avg (November) 0.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0588 0.0579 0.0584
February 0.0589 0.0579 0.0584
March 0.0593 0.0580 0.0586
April 0.0617 0.0588 0.0600
May 0.0611 0.0587 0.0595
June 0.0598 0.0588 0.0592
July 0.0601 0.0589 0.0593
August 0.0603 0.0591 0.0595
September 0.0609 0.0591 0.0600
October 0.0614 0.0591 0.0604
November 0.0628 0.0598 0.0614
December 0.0615 0.0603 0.0609