YEARLY HIGH
1.4632 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.3240 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3729 XPF

2016 BDT to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.3240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1392 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3992 to the December average rate of 1.4297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4632 was up 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4625, 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 7,316 XPF
2015 Average 6,913 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 6,620 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 696.16 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4382
1.3359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to XPF 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 1.3634, compared to 1.3824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0681 XPF (High: 1.4632 / Low: 1.3951). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 XPF (High: 1.3625 / Low: 1.3495).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.4297) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+2.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.4297
2015 Avg (December) 1.3994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4133 1.3927 1.3992
February 1.3982 1.3414 1.3688
March 1.4024 1.3417 1.3694
April 1.3579 1.3326 1.3444
May 1.3695 1.3240 1.3462
June 1.3794 1.3346 1.3526
July 1.3833 1.3652 1.3736
August 1.3715 1.3424 1.3568
September 1.3625 1.3495 1.3561
October 1.3976 1.3548 1.3774
November 1.4253 1.3678 1.4006
December 1.4632 1.3951 1.4297