YEARLY HIGH
0.0989 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0940 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0968 GTQ

2016 BDT to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0975 to the December average rate of 0.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0989 was down 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0999, 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 494 GTQ
2015 Average 492 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 470 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.29 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0990
0.0942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to GTQ 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 0.0978, compared to 0.0958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 GTQ (High: 0.0987 / Low: 0.0971). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0988 / Low: 0.0983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0985) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.55%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0985
2015 Avg (March) 0.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0979 0.0971 0.0975
February 0.0979 0.0971 0.0975
March 0.0989 0.0979 0.0985
April 0.0988 0.0983 0.0986
May 0.0987 0.0971 0.0976
June 0.0976 0.0969 0.0974
July 0.0976 0.0965 0.0971
August 0.0964 0.0958 0.0961
September 0.0964 0.0958 0.0960
October 0.0962 0.0952 0.0957
November 0.0958 0.0947 0.0952
December 0.0954 0.0940 0.0946