YEARLY HIGH
0.1822 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1609 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1690 SCR

2016 BDT to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.1609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1667 to the December average rate of 0.1688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1822 was down 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1822, 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 911 SCR
2015 Average 855 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 805 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.22 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1720
0.1662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SCR 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 0.1691, compared to 0.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0187 SCR (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1635). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SCR (High: 0.1705 / Low: 0.1674).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1705) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0096 (-5.32%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1705
2015 Avg (February) 0.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1738 0.1633 0.1667
February 0.1822 0.1635 0.1705
March 0.1731 0.1653 0.1697
April 0.1799 0.1631 0.1715
May 0.1764 0.1659 0.1697
June 0.1712 0.1609 0.1668
July 0.1718 0.1617 0.1678
August 0.1719 0.1668 0.1688
September 0.1705 0.1674 0.1690
October 0.1708 0.1662 0.1690
November 0.1711 0.1662 0.1692
December 0.1720 0.1663 0.1688