YEARLY HIGH
11.5366 BDT
YEARLY LOW
11.3111 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3864 BDT

2016 BOB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 11.5366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 11.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2255 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3615 to the December average rate of 11.4596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.5366 was up 1.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,683 BDT
2015 Average 56,391 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 56,555 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,127.52 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.4722
11.3204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to BDT 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 11.3986, compared to 11.3741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1939 BDT (High: 11.5366 / Low: 11.3426). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 BDT (High: 11.3608 / Low: 11.3137).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1939
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0583 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.4596) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.3410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+1.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.4596
2015 Avg (December) 11.3410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4023 11.3277 11.3615
February 11.4624 11.3536 11.3963
March 11.4974 11.4124 11.4553
April 11.4989 11.3306 11.3970
May 11.4131 11.3229 11.3837
June 11.4283 11.3631 11.3975
July 11.4299 11.3183 11.3739
August 11.3608 11.3137 11.3331
September 11.3686 11.3116 11.3371
October 11.3662 11.3111 11.3389
November 11.4815 11.3501 11.4024
December 11.5366 11.3426 11.4596