YEARLY HIGH
10.8320 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.8628 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3949 BDT

2017 SBD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 10.8320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.8628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9692 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0904 to the December average rate of 10.6428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.8320 was up 5.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.2387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,160 BDT
2016 Average 49,640 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 49,314 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,845.98 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.6980
10.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 10.2728, compared to 10.5169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6421 BDT (High: 10.8320 / Low: 10.1899). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1914 BDT (High: 10.3815 / Low: 10.1901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6421
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1394 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 10.6243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6521 (+6.54%).

2017 Avg (November) 10.6243
2016 Avg (November) 9.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2057 9.8628 10.0904
February 10.3715 10.1790 10.2677
March 10.3815 10.1901 10.3121
April 10.7165 10.2901 10.4339
May 10.5654 10.1113 10.2945
June 10.3672 10.1536 10.2384
July 10.4473 10.2188 10.3291
August 10.6614 10.3009 10.4573
September 10.7434 10.3197 10.5162
October 10.6658 10.3206 10.5317
November 10.8320 10.1899 10.6243
December 10.7364 10.5215 10.6428