YEARLY HIGH
1.6914 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.5663 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6116 BDT

2017 PHP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.6914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.5663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1251 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5936 to the December average rate of 1.6456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6914 was down 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 422,859 BDT
2016 Average 413,673 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 391,583 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,276.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6513
1.5834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.6118, compared to 1.6114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1166 BDT (High: 1.6914 / Low: 1.5748). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 BDT (High: 1.6084 / Low: 1.5823).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1166
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.6340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+1.98%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.6340
2016 Avg (November) 1.6022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6059 1.5796 1.5936
February 1.6137 1.5794 1.5983
March 1.6084 1.5823 1.5956
April 1.6871 1.5973 1.6378
May 1.6600 1.6107 1.6278
June 1.6355 1.5936 1.6179
July 1.6214 1.5746 1.5970
August 1.6238 1.5663 1.5890
September 1.6272 1.5717 1.6017
October 1.6260 1.5755 1.6012
November 1.6914 1.5748 1.6340
December 1.6685 1.6278 1.6456