YEARLY HIGH
0.1003 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0946 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0968 BDT

2017 RWF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 0.0946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0956 to the December average rate of 0.0965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1003 was down 5.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 501 BDT
2016 Average 504 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 473 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.30 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0981
0.0954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0963, compared to 0.0973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 BDT (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0946). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BDT (High: 0.0973 / Low: 0.0960).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0976) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-5.20%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0976
2016 Avg (April) 0.1029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0972 0.0947 0.0956
February 0.0974 0.0951 0.0957
March 0.0979 0.0949 0.0961
April 0.1003 0.0955 0.0976
May 0.0986 0.0955 0.0969
June 0.0975 0.0951 0.0959
July 0.0984 0.0952 0.0970
August 0.0983 0.0952 0.0974
September 0.0993 0.0965 0.0978
October 0.0990 0.0966 0.0977
November 0.1001 0.0946 0.0975
December 0.0973 0.0960 0.0965