YEARLY HIGH
117.2414 BDT
YEARLY LOW
95.2915 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.4618 BDT

2016 FKP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 117.2414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 95.2915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.9499 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.0542 to the December average rate of 98.9641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 117.2414 was down 5.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 123.5287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 586,207 BDT
2015 Average 595,166 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 476,458 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,749.62 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

115.6139
95.1217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 112.4528, compared to 100.4709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.4528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.4709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 13.6662 BDT (High: 117.2414 / Low: 103.5752). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7797 BDT (High: 115.5158 / Low: 112.7362).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.6662
May Spread (Stable) ±2.7797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 8.3892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 111.5113) against the same month in 2015 (average: 121.2146), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7033 (-8.01%).

2016 Avg (June) 111.5113
2015 Avg (June) 121.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.0270 110.9185 113.0542
February 114.6054 108.9705 112.4165
March 113.5375 109.6454 111.7268
April 114.5712 110.3293 112.1015
May 115.5158 112.7362 113.9062
June 117.2414 103.5752 111.5113
July 104.6101 100.9606 103.1221
August 104.6500 100.9299 102.6277
September 105.0533 101.6785 103.0915
October 101.7700 95.2915 96.8294
November 99.1392 95.9745 98.1904
December 101.0502 96.0813 98.9641