YEARLY HIGH
0.0681 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.0491 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0561 BDT

2017 CDF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0653 to the December average rate of 0.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0681 was down 21.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340 BDT
2016 Average 407 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 245 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.97 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0668
0.0494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0601, compared to 0.0522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0053 BDT (High: 0.0681 / Low: 0.0628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BDT (High: 0.0531 / Low: 0.0516).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0653) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0193 (-22.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0653
2016 Avg (January) 0.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0681 0.0628 0.0653
February 0.0643 0.0608 0.0628
March 0.0612 0.0594 0.0603
April 0.0602 0.0585 0.0593
May 0.0589 0.0563 0.0574
June 0.0566 0.0540 0.0555
July 0.0542 0.0495 0.0520
August 0.0527 0.0491 0.0509
September 0.0531 0.0516 0.0523
October 0.0532 0.0514 0.0525
November 0.0545 0.0516 0.0529
December 0.0532 0.0515 0.0524