YEARLY HIGH
0.5921 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5760 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5851 DOP

2016 BDT to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.5760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5805 to the December average rate of 0.5863, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5921 was up 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5847, 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 2,961 DOP
2015 Average 2,887 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,880 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.41 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5898
0.5796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to DOP 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 0.5830, compared to 0.5873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0097 DOP (High: 0.5921 / Low: 0.5825). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 DOP (High: 0.5869 / Low: 0.5848).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5863) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+1.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5863
2015 Avg (December) 0.5804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5825 0.5785 0.5805
February 0.5830 0.5760 0.5808
March 0.5855 0.5805 0.5831
April 0.5856 0.5824 0.5847
May 0.5855 0.5824 0.5840
June 0.5871 0.5826 0.5849
July 0.5869 0.5848 0.5861
August 0.5884 0.5843 0.5867
September 0.5887 0.5860 0.5878
October 0.5903 0.5873 0.5889
November 0.5902 0.5846 0.5877
December 0.5921 0.5825 0.5863