2017 TOP to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 TOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the TOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 37.4043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 33.8324.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5719 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.4451 to the December average rate of 36.1699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.4043 was up 3.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.2869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
TOP to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.1417, compared to 36.5577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.7723 BDT (High: 36.6286 / Low: 34.8563). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8185 BDT (High: 35.8414 / Low: 35.0229).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5107 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 36.9016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.8660), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0356 (+5.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9485 | 33.8324 | 34.4451 |
| February | 35.7427 | 34.5738 | 35.3632 |
| March | 35.6967 | 34.5148 | 35.0480 |
| April | 36.6286 | 34.8563 | 35.5262 |
| May | 35.8233 | 34.5505 | 35.0155 |
| June | 35.8414 | 35.0229 | 35.4523 |
| July | 36.6616 | 35.6073 | 36.1451 |
| August | 37.2401 | 35.9641 | 36.7399 |
| September | 37.4043 | 36.1525 | 36.9016 |
| October | 37.3421 | 35.9323 | 36.7550 |
| November | 37.0520 | 35.3336 | 36.6349 |
| December | 36.6742 | 35.6877 | 36.1699 |