YEARLY HIGH
0.0185 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0176 SGD

2016 BDT to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0185 was up 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0184, 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 92 SGD
2015 Average 88 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 85 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0183
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SGD 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0174 / Low: 0.0171).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0182) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+6.29%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0182
2015 Avg (January) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0180 0.0182
February 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
March 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
April 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
May 0.0176 0.0171 0.0175
June 0.0175 0.0171 0.0172
July 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
August 0.0174 0.0171 0.0172
September 0.0175 0.0172 0.0173
October 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
November 0.0181 0.0176 0.0179
December 0.0184 0.0177 0.0181