YEARLY HIGH
23.3092 BDT
YEARLY LOW
21.1402 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.0819 BDT

2017 QAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 23.3092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 21.1402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1690 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7719 to the December average rate of 22.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 23.3092 was up 5.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.0444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,546 BDT
2016 Average 107,858 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 105,701 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,844.76 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.6379
21.6931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 22.0571, compared to 22.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 2.1690 BDT (High: 23.3092 / Low: 21.1402). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3476 BDT (High: 22.1141 / Low: 21.7665).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1690
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3476

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 0.3359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 21.8600) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.6593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2006 (+0.93%).

2017 Avg (November) 21.8600
2016 Avg (November) 21.6593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.9348 21.5091 21.7719
February 22.1141 21.7665 21.9433
March 22.1774 21.7472 22.0072
April 23.1121 22.0043 22.4088
May 22.7778 22.0515 22.2738
June 22.2183 21.2538 21.9379
July 22.3254 21.5458 22.0431
August 22.3478 21.7660 22.1276
September 22.4002 21.7413 22.0524
October 22.8418 21.5971 21.9977
November 23.3092 21.1402 21.8600
December 22.8987 22.2016 22.5592