YEARLY HIGH
0.8236 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.7207 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7798 BDT

2017 NPR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.8236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1028 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7279 to the December average rate of 0.8051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8236 was up 11.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,118 BDT
2016 Average 3,655 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 3,604 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.23 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8129
0.7202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.7656, compared to 0.7941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0501 BDT (High: 0.8214 / Low: 0.7713). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BDT (High: 0.7860 / Low: 0.7781).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.8019) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0722 (+9.89%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.8019
2016 Avg (November) 0.7297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7339 0.7207 0.7279
February 0.7498 0.7377 0.7453
March 0.7736 0.7441 0.7605
April 0.8214 0.7713 0.7897
May 0.8064 0.7772 0.7871
June 0.7860 0.7781 0.7831
July 0.7894 0.7793 0.7847
August 0.7961 0.7857 0.7913
September 0.8092 0.7706 0.7912
October 0.8018 0.7726 0.7900
November 0.8236 0.7777 0.8019
December 0.8120 0.7972 0.8051