YEARLY HIGH
17.5366 MMK
YEARLY LOW
14.8446 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7282 MMK

2016 BDT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 17.5366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 14.8446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6920 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5573 to the December average rate of 17.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5366 was up 4.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.7912, 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 87,683 MMK
2015 Average 71,198 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 74,223 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,459.78 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.2271
14.7302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to MMK 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 15.5176, compared to 15.9388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.0087 MMK (High: 17.5366 / Low: 16.5278). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2330 MMK (High: 16.6919 / Low: 16.4589).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0087
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6896 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.0191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.5808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4382 (+2.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.0191
2015 Avg (December) 16.5808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.6919 16.4589 16.5573
February 16.5436 15.5832 15.8677
March 15.8104 15.3720 15.5290
April 15.5305 14.8472 15.0918
May 15.1157 14.8446 14.9383
June 15.2395 14.9979 15.1218
July 15.1600 14.8984 15.0327
August 15.4270 15.0679 15.2169
September 16.0408 15.3112 15.6728
October 16.4370 15.9340 16.2395
November 16.6155 16.2464 16.4518
December 17.5366 16.5278 17.0191