2016 GMD to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0042 BDT

YEARLY LOW

1.8252 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8728 BDT

2016 GMD to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.8252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1791 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9868 to the December average rate of 1.8527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0042 was down 0.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,021 BDT

2015 Average 9,471 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 9,126 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.31 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0058

1.8210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.9035, compared to 1.8420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9035

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1785 BDT (High: 2.0042 / Low: 1.8257). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 BDT (High: 1.8429 / Low: 1.8324).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1785

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0936 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.9904) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1849 (+10.24%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.9904

2015 Avg (February) 1.8054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9981	1.9785	1.9868
February	2.0042	1.9796	1.9904
March	2.0042	1.8257	1.9308
April	1.8472	1.8285	1.8372
May	1.8453	1.8291	1.8364
June	1.8569	1.8256	1.8394
July	1.8419	1.8304	1.8368
August	1.8534	1.8252	1.8380
September	1.8494	1.8330	1.8404
October	1.8429	1.8324	1.8375
November	1.8708	1.8314	1.8468
December	1.8810	1.8340	1.8527