YEARLY HIGH
0.1050 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0977 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1008 SBD

2016 BDT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.0995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1050 was up 0.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1045, 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 525 SBD
2015 Average 505 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 488 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.59 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1042
0.0989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SBD 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 0.1015, compared to 0.1000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 SBD (High: 0.1038 / Low: 0.1004). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0991).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1038) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+6.21%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1038
2015 Avg (January) 0.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1050 0.1030 0.1038
February 0.1042 0.1029 0.1034
March 0.1038 0.1004 0.1018
April 0.1021 0.0995 0.1012
May 0.0996 0.0991 0.0993
June 0.1011 0.0990 0.0994
July 0.1014 0.0999 0.1006
August 0.1005 0.0992 0.0998
September 0.1009 0.0991 0.1000
October 0.1006 0.0996 0.1000
November 0.1011 0.0992 0.1003
December 0.1009 0.0977 0.0995