2016 BDT to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2147 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1688 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1872 ZAR

2016 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.2147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2075 to the December average rate of 0.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2147 was up 5.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2030, 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 1,074 ZAR

2015 Average 820 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 844 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.67 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2107

0.1715

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT to ZAR 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 0.1964, compared to 0.1781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0197 ZAR (High: 0.2010 / Low: 0.1813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 ZAR (High: 0.1778 / Low: 0.1700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2075) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0590 (+39.77%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2075

2015 Avg (January) 0.1484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2147	0.1969	0.2075
February	0.2059	0.1939	0.2012
March	0.2020	0.1884	0.1961
April	0.1941	0.1815	0.1864
May	0.2010	0.1813	0.1949
June	0.1991	0.1837	0.1921
July	0.1886	0.1776	0.1837
August	0.1870	0.1701	0.1757
September	0.1863	0.1720	0.1796
October	0.1824	0.1728	0.1777
November	0.1829	0.1688	0.1773
December	0.1778	0.1700	0.1748