YEARLY HIGH
3.7066 BDT
YEARLY LOW
3.4917 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5981 BDT

2016 ETB to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.7066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.4917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2150 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6941 to the December average rate of 3.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.7066 was down 4.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.8628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,533 BDT
2015 Average 18,827 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 17,458 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.80 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.7103
3.5159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 3.6496, compared to 3.5466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0741 BDT (High: 3.5658 / Low: 3.4917). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 BDT (High: 3.6449 / Low: 3.6270).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0741
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.6941) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1526 (-3.97%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.6941
2015 Avg (January) 3.8467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7066 3.6837 3.6941
February 3.7000 3.6709 3.6853
March 3.6764 3.6439 3.6624
April 3.6449 3.6270 3.6357
May 3.6395 3.5903 3.6206
June 3.6218 3.5804 3.5998
July 3.5922 3.5474 3.5714
August 3.5625 3.5432 3.5534
September 3.5635 3.5349 3.5474
October 3.5447 3.5165 3.5321
November 3.5532 3.5150 3.5337
December 3.5658 3.4917 3.5416