YEARLY HIGH
178.0815 IDR
YEARLY LOW
165.1031 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.3842 IDR

2016 BDT to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 178.0815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 165.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9784 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.7229 to the December average rate of 169.1131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 178.0815 was down 5.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 188.8638, 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 890,408 IDR
2015 Average 859,762 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 825,516 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,891.84 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

177.7849
165.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to IDR 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 171.0141, compared to 167.7543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 171.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.7543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 6.2061 IDR (High: 173.5905 / Low: 167.3844). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5735 IDR (High: 168.7024 / Low: 167.1289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.2061
April Spread (Stable) ±1.5735

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.6414 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 176.7229) against the same month in 2015 (average: 161.3968), the exchange rate shifted by +15.3260 (+9.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 176.7229
2015 Avg (January) 161.3968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.0815 174.4729 176.7229
February 175.5402 169.7722 172.0815
March 170.4839 166.1598 168.0862
April 168.7024 167.1289 168.0495
May 173.5905 167.3844 171.0179
June 173.6482 168.0316 170.1267
July 168.2645 166.1324 167.2865
August 169.3636 166.7500 167.8155
September 169.5597 165.1031 167.3483
October 167.1315 165.4731 166.1026
November 171.1880 165.7522 168.8597
December 171.1330 165.6743 169.1131