YEARLY HIGH
0.1538 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1255 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1398 BDT

2017 XAF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1283 to the December average rate of 0.1494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1538 was up 11.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 769 BDT
2016 Average 662 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 628 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.41 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1515
0.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1327, compared to 0.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0109 BDT (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1429). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BDT (High: 0.1402 / Low: 0.1371).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1489) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+14.85%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1489
2016 Avg (November) 0.1297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1301 0.1255 0.1283
February 0.1310 0.1276 0.1295
March 0.1328 0.1282 0.1305
April 0.1398 0.1302 0.1332
May 0.1383 0.1344 0.1366
June 0.1402 0.1371 0.1380
July 0.1453 0.1395 0.1420
August 0.1491 0.1444 0.1459
September 0.1504 0.1451 0.1483
October 0.1493 0.1443 0.1474
November 0.1538 0.1429 0.1489
December 0.1514 0.1474 0.1494