YEARLY HIGH
63.2725 BDT
YEARLY LOW
54.5059 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.8363 BDT

2017 SGD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 63.2725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 54.5059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7666 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4551 to the December average rate of 61.4708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.2725 was up 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.5880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316,363 BDT
2016 Average 284,532 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 272,529 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,833.17 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.0724
54.8535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 57.2914, compared to 60.3812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.3812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.9978 BDT (High: 63.2725 / Low: 59.2747). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8747 BDT (High: 58.7320 / Low: 57.8573).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9978
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8747

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 61.3530) against the same month in 2016 (average: 55.8805), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4726 (+9.79%).

2017 Avg (November) 61.3530
2016 Avg (November) 55.8805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.2629 54.5059 55.4551
February 57.1389 56.0079 56.4874
March 57.8021 56.3823 57.0257
April 60.3139 57.2836 58.3510
May 59.3573 57.3909 58.1499
June 58.7320 57.8573 58.2793
July 59.6315 58.3595 58.9853
August 60.2896 59.0333 59.5013
September 61.3923 59.4377 60.4781
October 61.1266 59.1375 60.4990
November 63.2725 59.2747 61.3530
December 62.1401 60.7400 61.4708