YEARLY HIGH
0.1468 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1362 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1402 BDT

2017 SOS to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.1468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1372 to the December average rate of 0.1427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1468 was up 2.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 734 BDT
2016 Average 662 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 681 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.98 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1442
0.1366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1390, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0079 BDT (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BDT (High: 0.1390 / Low: 0.1376).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+4.55%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1436
2016 Avg (November) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1382 0.1365 0.1372
February 0.1390 0.1362 0.1380
March 0.1390 0.1376 0.1386
April 0.1458 0.1379 0.1408
May 0.1430 0.1368 0.1401
June 0.1398 0.1374 0.1393
July 0.1408 0.1383 0.1399
August 0.1408 0.1380 0.1399
September 0.1424 0.1379 0.1405
October 0.1437 0.1384 0.1420
November 0.1468 0.1391 0.1436
December 0.1438 0.1392 0.1427