YEARLY HIGH
0.6356 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.5853 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6046 PHP

2016 BDT to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.6356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.5853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6055 to the December average rate of 0.6276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6356 was up 4.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6106, 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 3,178 PHP
2015 Average 2,923 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 2,926 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.56 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6312
0.5878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to PHP 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 0.5977, compared to 0.6115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0223 PHP (High: 0.6167 / Low: 0.5944). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 PHP (High: 0.6213 / Low: 0.6121).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+4.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6276
2015 Avg (December) 0.6029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6128 0.5967 0.6055
February 0.6124 0.6012 0.6061
March 0.6027 0.5864 0.5948
April 0.5994 0.5875 0.5914
May 0.6025 0.5918 0.5963
June 0.6015 0.5853 0.5918
July 0.6032 0.5933 0.6000
August 0.6004 0.5888 0.5945
September 0.6167 0.5944 0.6062
October 0.6213 0.6121 0.6167
November 0.6308 0.6150 0.6242
December 0.6356 0.6189 0.6276