YEARLY HIGH
46.1464 BDT
YEARLY LOW
41.7797 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4450 BDT

2016 BAM to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 46.1464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 41.7797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3667 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.6061 to the December average rate of 42.7180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 46.1464 was down 4.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.3165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,732 BDT
2015 Average 221,004 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 208,898 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,833.72 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.7099
42.4460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 44.7887, compared to 44.1012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.1012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.9913 BDT (High: 45.5593 / Low: 43.5680). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4527 BDT (High: 45.1122 / Low: 44.6595).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9913
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4527

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 45.3567) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.4137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9430 (+2.12%).

2016 Avg (May) 45.3567
2015 Avg (May) 44.4137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.8208 43.2113 43.6061
February 45.4970 43.5870 44.6082
March 45.5593 43.5680 44.5948
April 45.8573 44.9650 45.4379
May 46.1464 44.6510 45.3567
June 45.7315 44.1396 45.1286
July 44.7436 44.0583 44.3566
August 45.3434 44.4480 44.8915
September 45.1122 44.6595 44.9172
October 45.0162 43.5816 44.2242
November 44.6508 42.7272 43.5000
December 43.6715 41.7797 42.7180