YEARLY HIGH
104.4327 LAK
YEARLY LOW
101.4448 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.3799 LAK

2016 BDT to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 104.4327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 101.4448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9879 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.7825 to the December average rate of 102.8634, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 104.4327 was down 1.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 106.0454, 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 522,164 LAK
2015 Average 522,138 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 507,224 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,939.59 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

103.8744
102.7714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LAK 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 103.5089, compared to 103.2509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2580 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.5089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.2509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 2.2251 LAK (High: 103.6699 / Low: 101.4448). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5391 LAK (High: 103.5579 / Low: 103.0188).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2251
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 103.7673) against the same month in 2015 (average: 104.2811), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5138 (-0.49%).

2016 Avg (March) 103.7673
2015 Avg (March) 104.2811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.2014 103.1306 103.7825
February 104.3848 102.8796 103.4126
March 104.4327 103.4186 103.7673
April 103.7207 102.8781 103.4696
May 104.0678 103.0349 103.3826
June 103.5399 102.8921 103.2385
July 103.5707 102.6891 103.1505
August 103.4534 102.8816 103.1986
September 103.5579 103.0188 103.2389
October 104.0081 103.1243 103.5753
November 103.9718 103.0496 103.4788
December 103.6699 101.4448 102.8634