YEARLY HIGH
0.5812 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.4706 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4829 BDT

2016 AOA to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.4706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1106 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5289 to the December average rate of 0.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5812 was down 23.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,906 BDT
2015 Average 3,285 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 2,353 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.04 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5345
0.4679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.4909, compared to 0.4748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0777 BDT (High: 0.5812 / Low: 0.5036). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BDT (High: 0.4745 / Low: 0.4724).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5289) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2241 (-29.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5289
2015 Avg (January) 0.7530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5812 0.5036 0.5289
February 0.5061 0.4930 0.4993
March 0.4945 0.4883 0.4919
April 0.4883 0.4723 0.4783
May 0.4745 0.4724 0.4736
June 0.4753 0.4706 0.4735
July 0.4760 0.4718 0.4735
August 0.4756 0.4726 0.4735
September 0.4749 0.4727 0.4736
October 0.4747 0.4716 0.4735
November 0.4794 0.4727 0.4762
December 0.4848 0.4739 0.4786