YEARLY HIGH
8.4844 BDT
YEARLY LOW
7.5069 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0405 BDT

2017 VEF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 8.4844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 7.5069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9775 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9375 to the December average rate of 8.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.4844 was down 32.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.5082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,422 BDT
2016 Average 45,016 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 37,534 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,887.67 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.1592
7.9173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 8.0275, compared to 8.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.9775 BDT (High: 8.4844 / Low: 7.5069). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1237 BDT (High: 8.0611 / Low: 7.9374).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9775
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.0481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1440 (+1.82%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.0481
2016 Avg (November) 7.9040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9950 7.8483 7.9375
February 8.0611 7.9374 7.9997
March 8.0877 7.9269 8.0229
April 8.2928 7.9664 8.1145
May 8.2624 7.9006 8.0527
June 8.1066 7.9070 8.0377
July 8.1470 7.8524 8.0072
August 8.1237 7.8270 7.9788
September 8.3012 8.0202 8.1088
October 8.3394 7.8338 8.1391
November 8.4844 7.5069 8.0481
December 8.3075 7.6354 8.0386