YEARLY HIGH
21.5509 BIF
YEARLY LOW
19.6808 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5813 BIF

2016 BDT to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 21.5509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 19.6808.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8700 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8978 to the December average rate of 21.1241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.5509 was up 2.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.0574, 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 107,754 BIF
2015 Average 100,565 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 98,404 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,350.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.4042
19.6813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to BIF 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 19.9703, compared to 21.1923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.8121 BIF (High: 21.5509 / Low: 19.7387). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1605 BIF (High: 21.3289 / Low: 21.1684).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.8121
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1055 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 20.4514) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.1333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3181 (+1.58%).

2016 Avg (June) 20.4514
2015 Avg (June) 20.1333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0330 19.7161 19.8978
February 19.9675 19.6808 19.8575
March 20.0494 19.7818 19.9304
April 19.9702 19.6887 19.8249
May 19.9897 19.7473 19.8601
June 21.5509 19.7387 20.4514
July 21.2607 21.0159 21.1428
August 21.3067 21.0714 21.1995
September 21.3408 21.1322 21.2242
October 21.3289 21.1684 21.2606
November 21.3704 21.0673 21.2027
December 21.2836 20.9545 21.1241