YEARLY HIGH
8.4419 BDT
YEARLY LOW
7.3527 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8508 BDT

2017 BWP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 8.4419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 7.3527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0892 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4882 to the December average rate of 8.1506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.4419 was up 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.6087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,210 BDT
2016 Average 36,085 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 36,764 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,446.02 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.2169
7.4220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 7.7276, compared to 7.9740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5740 BDT (High: 8.1190 / Low: 7.5450). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1137 BDT (High: 7.9532 / Low: 7.8395).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5740
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.1506) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.3858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7649 (+10.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.1506
2016 Avg (December) 7.3858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6058 7.3527 7.4882
February 7.7207 7.5660 7.6441
March 7.9587 7.6317 7.7539
April 8.1190 7.5450 7.7591
May 7.9286 7.6557 7.8195
June 7.9532 7.8395 7.9006
July 7.9832 7.7845 7.8974
August 8.0847 7.8446 7.9292
September 8.1965 7.8211 8.0329
October 8.0432 7.7566 7.9236
November 8.1849 7.6396 7.9101
December 8.4419 7.9503 8.1506