YEARLY HIGH
22.7038 BDT
YEARLY LOW
20.8775 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.6488 BDT

2017 SAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 22.7038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 20.8775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8263 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1373 to the December average rate of 22.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.7038 was up 6.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.4024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,519 BDT
2016 Average 104,708 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 104,388 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,131.26 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.2847
21.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 21.4484, compared to 21.8492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.8492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.1652 BDT (High: 22.7038 / Low: 21.5386). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2117 BDT (High: 21.6061 / Low: 21.3943).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1652
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2117

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 0.1271 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 22.1804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1568 (+5.50%).

2017 Avg (November) 22.1804
2016 Avg (November) 21.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2977 20.8775 21.1373
February 21.4619 21.1319 21.3041
March 21.5337 21.1152 21.3680
April 22.4416 21.3637 21.7516
May 22.1180 21.4115 21.6246
June 21.6061 21.3943 21.5050
July 21.8172 21.2654 21.5538
August 21.7844 21.4166 21.5890
September 22.1016 21.4878 21.7708
October 22.2055 21.5202 21.9344
November 22.7038 21.5386 22.1804
December 22.2256 21.9085 22.0666