YEARLY HIGH
6.3678 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.8102 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9786 BDT

2017 SCR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 6.3678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 5.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5577 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9266 to the December average rate of 5.9417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.3678 was up 2.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2136, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,839 BDT
2016 Average 29,605 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 29,051 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,788.27 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0664
5.9139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 5.9750, compared to 5.9821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.4765 BDT (High: 6.3678 / Low: 5.8913). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1592 BDT (High: 6.0355 / Low: 5.8763).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4765
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1592

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 0.0781 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0781

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 6.0198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1085 (+1.84%).

2017 Avg (November) 6.0198
2016 Avg (November) 5.9112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0973 5.8370 5.9266
February 6.0355 5.8763 5.9412
March 6.1846 5.8517 5.9522
April 6.2160 5.8999 6.0536
May 6.1330 5.8675 5.9886
June 6.1356 5.8102 5.9880
July 6.1780 5.8696 5.9714
August 6.1195 5.8865 5.9640
September 6.1898 5.8863 5.9908
October 6.1835 5.8742 6.0052
November 6.3678 5.8913 6.0198
December 6.2045 5.8685 5.9417