YEARLY HIGH
26.3406 BDT
YEARLY LOW
23.1944 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9062 BDT

2017 PEN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 26.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 23.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1463 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7496 to the December average rate of 25.5039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 26.3406 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.1309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,703 BDT
2016 Average 116,435 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 115,972 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,731.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.8165
23.5617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 24.5699, compared to 25.2424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.2424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.8832 BDT (High: 26.3406 / Low: 24.4574). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3077 BDT (High: 24.8337 / Low: 24.5259).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8832
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3077

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 0.3194 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 25.6286) against the same month in 2016 (average: 23.1875), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4411 (+10.53%).

2017 Avg (November) 25.6286
2016 Avg (November) 23.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2635 23.1944 23.7496
February 24.7604 24.1581 24.5209
March 24.8989 24.2077 24.5598
April 25.8945 24.6617 25.1044
May 25.5227 24.5309 24.7850
June 24.8337 24.5259 24.6998
July 25.1641 24.6174 24.8929
August 25.2187 24.7633 24.9794
September 25.5787 24.6991 25.1526
October 25.6959 24.6918 25.2971
November 26.3406 24.4574 25.6286
December 25.7317 25.1180 25.5039