YEARLY HIGH
1.4013 NPR
YEARLY LOW
1.3482 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3682 NPR

2016 BDT to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.4013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.3482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3716 to the December average rate of 1.3688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4013 was up 1.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3763, 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 7,006 NPR
2015 Average 6,589 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 6,741 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.17 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3928
1.3537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to NPR 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 1.3699, compared to 1.3664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0420 NPR (High: 1.3903 / Low: 1.3482). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 NPR (High: 1.3610 / Low: 1.3526).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0420
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.3895) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1144 (+8.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.3895
2015 Avg (February) 1.2751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3903 1.3482 1.3716
February 1.4013 1.3761 1.3895
March 1.3870 1.3530 1.3671
April 1.3610 1.3526 1.3570
May 1.3769 1.3531 1.3632
June 1.3878 1.3583 1.3712
July 1.3766 1.3648 1.3710
August 1.3708 1.3614 1.3653
September 1.3678 1.3550 1.3619
October 1.3649 1.3562 1.3609
November 1.3861 1.3510 1.3705
December 1.3887 1.3485 1.3688