YEARLY HIGH
6.7428 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.6880 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1044 BDT

2017 SZL to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6.7428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 5.6880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0548 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8520 to the December average rate of 6.3052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7428 was up 14.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,714 BDT
2016 Average 26,803 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 28,440 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,273.81 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3506
5.8066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 6.0930, compared to 6.1158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7563 BDT (High: 6.7428 / Low: 5.9864). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2034 BDT (High: 6.3697 / Low: 6.1663).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7563
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.3052) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5898 (+10.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.3052
2016 Avg (December) 5.7154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9852 5.7325 5.8520
February 6.1757 5.9185 6.0515
March 6.4395 6.0038 6.2071
April 6.4071 5.7847 6.0623
May 6.2837 5.9162 6.1217
June 6.3697 6.1663 6.2634
July 6.2512 6.0062 6.1545
August 6.2916 5.9941 6.1175
September 6.3640 5.9543 6.2127
October 6.1760 5.8583 6.0094
November 6.1735 5.6880 5.8957
December 6.7428 5.9864 6.3052