YEARLY HIGH
0.2864 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2698 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2780 ETB

2016 BDT to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2707 to the December average rate of 0.2824, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2864 was up 5.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2722, 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 1,432 ETB
2015 Average 1,328 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,349 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.04 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2844
0.2695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ETB 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 0.2740, compared to 0.2820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0060 ETB (High: 0.2864 / Low: 0.2804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 ETB (High: 0.2757 / Low: 0.2744).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2824) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+4.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2824
2015 Avg (December) 0.2697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2715 0.2698 0.2707
February 0.2724 0.2703 0.2714
March 0.2744 0.2720 0.2730
April 0.2757 0.2744 0.2751
May 0.2785 0.2748 0.2762
June 0.2793 0.2761 0.2778
July 0.2819 0.2784 0.2800
August 0.2822 0.2807 0.2814
September 0.2829 0.2806 0.2819
October 0.2844 0.2821 0.2831
November 0.2845 0.2814 0.2830
December 0.2864 0.2804 0.2824