YEARLY HIGH
43.0421 MGA
YEARLY LOW
37.4470 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.4529 MGA

2016 BDT to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 43.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 37.4470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5952 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9130 to the December average rate of 42.0427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.0421 was down 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.7660, 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 215,211 MGA
2015 Average 199,161 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 187,235 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,975.77 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.3958
38.1595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MGA 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 40.8479, compared to 40.0579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.8479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 3.7037 MGA (High: 41.1507 / Low: 37.4470). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2416 MGA (High: 41.0294 / Low: 40.7879).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.7037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2416

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 42.0427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.9767), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0660 (+2.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 42.0427
2015 Avg (December) 40.9767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0294 40.7879 40.9130
February 40.9410 40.0953 40.5521
March 41.5117 40.5665 40.9315
April 40.8379 40.3893 40.6213
May 41.4233 40.0305 40.4956
June 41.8526 41.2625 41.5737
July 41.1507 37.4470 39.2600
August 38.8710 37.6516 38.5125
September 39.5964 38.6401 38.8902
October 41.0750 39.6044 40.5317
November 42.0488 40.0306 41.1105
December 43.0421 41.4628 42.0427