YEARLY HIGH
10.6346 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.1122 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3308 BDT

2016 GTQ to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GTQ to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 10.6346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 10.1122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5224 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2595 to the December average rate of 10.5674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6346 was up 3.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.3171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,173 BDT
2015 Average 50,859 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 50,561 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,612.20 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.6103
10.0954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 10.2212, compared to 10.4405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1726 BDT (High: 10.3027 / Low: 10.1301). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 BDT (High: 10.1689 / Low: 10.1206).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1726
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1008 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.5674) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.2882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2792 (+2.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.5674
2015 Avg (December) 10.2882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2950 10.2138 10.2595
February 10.2948 10.2111 10.2538
March 10.2143 10.1122 10.1530
April 10.1689 10.1206 10.1383
May 10.3027 10.1301 10.2511
June 10.3152 10.2418 10.2713
July 10.3663 10.2482 10.3031
August 10.4407 10.3682 10.4009
September 10.4408 10.3722 10.4134
October 10.5033 10.4000 10.4548
November 10.5620 10.4362 10.5032
December 10.6346 10.4801 10.5674