YEARLY HIGH
85.1460 BDT
YEARLY LOW
78.3061 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.1903 BDT

2017 TMT to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TMT to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 85.1460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 78.3061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8400 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.2737 to the December average rate of 82.7512, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 85.1460 was up 6.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.2698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 425,730 BDT
2016 Average 392,735 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 391,530 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,199.75 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.5735
78.8828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 80.4418, compared to 81.9388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.4418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 4.3474 BDT (High: 85.1460 / Low: 80.7987). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7770 BDT (High: 81.0250 / Low: 80.2480).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3474
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7770

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4900 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 83.1826) against the same month in 2016 (average: 78.8674), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3152 (+5.47%).

2017 Avg (November) 83.1826
2016 Avg (November) 78.8674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.8705 78.3061 79.2737
February 80.4904 79.2552 79.8993
March 80.7557 79.1903 80.1342
April 84.1650 80.1236 81.5908
May 82.9443 80.2983 81.1008
June 81.0250 80.2480 80.6519
July 81.8212 79.7480 80.8311
August 81.6960 80.3166 80.9627
September 82.8878 80.5835 81.6457
October 83.2795 80.7050 82.2595
November 85.1460 80.7987 83.1826
December 83.3517 82.1630 82.7512