2016 AFN to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2059 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.1267 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1591 BDT

2016 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 1.1267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1443 to the December average rate of 1.1937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2059 was down 11.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,030 BDT

2015 Average 6,378 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 5,633 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.12 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1995

1.1302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.1423, compared to 1.1760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0561 BDT (High: 1.1962 / Low: 1.1401). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 BDT (High: 1.1474 / Low: 1.1410).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0561

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+2.94%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1937

2015 Avg (December) 1.1596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1507	1.1376	1.1443
February	1.1511	1.1298	1.1408
March	1.1485	1.1399	1.1438
April	1.1475	1.1410	1.1451
May	1.1474	1.1410	1.1439
June	1.1494	1.1267	1.1359
July	1.1475	1.1361	1.1414
August	1.1962	1.1401	1.1653
September	1.1955	1.1575	1.1762
October	1.1954	1.1849	1.1903
November	1.1988	1.1782	1.1889
December	1.2059	1.1838	1.1937