2016 BDT to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9045 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.8269 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8606 LKR

2016 BDT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.9045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.8269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0775 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8353 to the December average rate of 1.8806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9045 was up 3.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8456, 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 9,522 LKR

2015 Average 8,730 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 9,135 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8852

1.8302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to LKR 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 1.8525, compared to 1.8687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0551 LKR (High: 1.8975 / Low: 1.8424). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 LKR (High: 1.8400 / Low: 1.8315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+2.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8806

2015 Avg (December) 1.8313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8400	1.8315	1.8353
February	1.8433	1.8269	1.8348
March	1.8975	1.8424	1.8576
April	1.8744	1.8443	1.8586
May	1.8812	1.8587	1.8658
June	1.8856	1.8440	1.8630
July	1.8678	1.8546	1.8604
August	1.8634	1.8517	1.8569
September	1.8693	1.8524	1.8589
October	1.8875	1.8689	1.8756
November	1.8876	1.8700	1.8799
December	1.9045	1.8650	1.8806