YEARLY HIGH
0.8760 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.8401 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8553 INR

2016 BDT to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.8760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.8401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8573 to the December average rate of 0.8550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8760 was up 1.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8632, 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 4,380 INR
2015 Average 4,117 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,201 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.39 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8710
0.8459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to INR 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 0.8563, compared to 0.8543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0275 INR (High: 0.8676 / Low: 0.8401). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 INR (High: 0.8512 / Low: 0.8445).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.8689) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0721 (+9.05%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.8689
2015 Avg (February) 0.7968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8685 0.8420 0.8573
February 0.8760 0.8605 0.8689
March 0.8638 0.8449 0.8542
April 0.8512 0.8445 0.8480
May 0.8606 0.8466 0.8526
June 0.8701 0.8479 0.8568
July 0.8620 0.8509 0.8565
August 0.8583 0.8505 0.8538
September 0.8559 0.8464 0.8513
October 0.8551 0.8478 0.8510
November 0.8669 0.8414 0.8580
December 0.8676 0.8401 0.8550