YEARLY HIGH
72.1383 SLL
YEARLY LOW
49.9967 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.3468 SLL

2016 BDT to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 72.1383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 49.9967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.1416 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8614 to the December average rate of 69.7297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.1383 was up 25.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 57.7112, 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 360,692 SLL
2015 Average 266,213 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 249,984 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,707.96 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

73.9820
48.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to SLL 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 51.7798, compared to 70.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.1339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.5352 SLL (High: 66.5430 / Low: 50.0078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4742 SLL (High: 50.4709 / Low: 49.9967).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.5352
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 71.8263) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.1151), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7111 (+49.28%).

2016 Avg (September) 71.8263
2015 Avg (September) 48.1151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.7355 52.3022 52.8614
February 52.7205 51.5918 52.1437
March 52.1914 50.9313 51.6495
April 50.9777 50.2863 50.6106
May 50.4709 49.9967 50.2685
June 66.5430 50.0078 53.1453
July 70.9107 69.8916 70.3930
August 71.8668 70.0113 70.8963
September 72.1383 70.9180 71.8263
October 72.1240 71.2941 71.7006
November 71.6613 70.2043 70.9365
December 70.2721 69.1854 69.7297