2016 BDT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8876 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8293 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8630 AFN

2016 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.8876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0583 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8739 to the December average rate of 0.8377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8876 was up 1.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,438 AFN

2015 Average 3,932 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,146 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8846

0.8335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to AFN 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 0.8754, compared to 0.8506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8754

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0411 AFN (High: 0.8771 / Low: 0.8360). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 AFN (High: 0.8764 / Low: 0.8715).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.8803) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1169 (+15.30%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.8803

2015 Avg (June) 0.7635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8790	0.8691	0.8739
February	0.8851	0.8688	0.8766
March	0.8773	0.8707	0.8743
April	0.8764	0.8715	0.8733
May	0.8764	0.8715	0.8742
June	0.8876	0.8700	0.8803
July	0.8802	0.8715	0.8761
August	0.8771	0.8360	0.8583
September	0.8639	0.8365	0.8502
October	0.8439	0.8365	0.8401
November	0.8488	0.8342	0.8411
December	0.8447	0.8293	0.8377