YEARLY HIGH
0.0482 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0467 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0478 SAR

2016 BDT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0478 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0482 was down 1.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0487, 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 241 SAR
2015 Average 241 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 234 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.21 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0479
0.0472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SAR 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 0.0478, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0467). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0479 / Low: 0.0478).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0479) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.62%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0479
2015 Avg (March) 0.0482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0481 0.0475 0.0478
February 0.0479 0.0475 0.0477
March 0.0482 0.0477 0.0479
April 0.0479 0.0478 0.0478
May 0.0479 0.0477 0.0478
June 0.0480 0.0476 0.0478
July 0.0480 0.0476 0.0478
August 0.0479 0.0476 0.0478
September 0.0479 0.0477 0.0478
October 0.0480 0.0477 0.0478
November 0.0479 0.0472 0.0476
December 0.0477 0.0467 0.0473