YEARLY HIGH
1.4849 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.2915 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3931 BDT

2017 RUB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 1.4849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1934 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3241 to the December average rate of 1.4130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4849 was up 13.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,425 BDT
2016 Average 5,893 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 6,458 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4545
1.3123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.3886, compared to 1.3976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3886
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0967 BDT (High: 1.4575 / Low: 1.3608). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 BDT (High: 1.3733 / Low: 1.3313).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0967
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.4426) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2653 (+22.54%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.4426
2016 Avg (April) 1.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3446 1.2915 1.3241
February 1.4103 1.3285 1.3677
March 1.4416 1.3492 1.3857
April 1.4849 1.4055 1.4426
May 1.4521 1.3846 1.4201
June 1.4341 1.3374 1.3915
July 1.3733 1.3313 1.3565
August 1.3966 1.3302 1.3631
September 1.4410 1.3895 1.4165
October 1.4442 1.3868 1.4249
November 1.4575 1.3608 1.4114
December 1.4435 1.3896 1.4130