YEARLY HIGH
299.2305 STD
YEARLY LOW
266.8548 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.9095 STD

2016 BDT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 299.2305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 266.8548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3757 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 287.1804 to the December average rate of 293.4930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 299.2305 was up 0.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 298.6541, 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 1,496,152 STD
2015 Average 1,417,356 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,334,274 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,878.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

295.3184
273.4140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to STD 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 279.7849, compared to 284.0340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.7849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.0340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.6067 STD (High: 283.4615 / Low: 266.8548). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4548 STD (High: 280.8987 / Low: 277.4439).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.6067
September Spread (Stable) ±3.4548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.1424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 293.4930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 287.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4125 (+2.23%).

2016 Avg (December) 293.4930
2015 Avg (December) 287.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 289.7065 285.8303 287.1804
February 287.9393 278.3218 281.8334
March 287.7256 275.3012 281.3817
April 277.2975 272.0812 275.2393
May 279.8698 271.0171 275.6753
June 283.4615 266.8548 277.3991
July 284.6735 280.2003 282.2343
August 282.3488 275.3068 278.8479
September 280.8987 277.4439 278.7558
October 287.6002 276.1914 283.0600
November 292.5757 280.9222 287.8132
December 299.2305 286.7961 293.4930