YEARLY HIGH
6.7781 BDT
YEARLY LOW
5.6811 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1068 BDT

2017 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 6.7781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 5.6811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0971 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8374 to the December average rate of 6.3328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.7781 was up 14.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 338,907 BDT
2016 Average 268,027 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 284,054 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,852.72 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3823
5.7878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 6.0930, compared to 6.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.7941 BDT (High: 6.7781 / Low: 5.9840). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2514 BDT (High: 6.3946 / Low: 6.1432).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7941
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.3328) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6111 (+10.68%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.3328
2016 Avg (December) 5.7216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0051 5.7206 5.8374
February 6.2052 5.9105 6.0651
March 6.4777 5.9963 6.2033
April 6.3713 5.7915 6.0773
May 6.3116 5.9394 6.1195
June 6.3946 6.1432 6.2553
July 6.2545 5.9751 6.1596
August 6.2829 5.9632 6.1151
September 6.3694 5.9776 6.2058
October 6.2151 5.8414 6.0061
November 6.2295 5.6811 5.9037
December 6.7781 5.9840 6.3328